NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will rely on their formidable spin attack and favourable Chepauk conditions as they take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in their IPL opener on Sunday. The five-time champions have strengthened their spin arsenal with the additions of Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Shreyas Gopal and Deepak Hooda, complementing the experience of Ravindra Jadeja. This spin-heavy strategy is well-suited for the spin-friendly Chepauk pitch and could prove decisive against MI.
All eyes will be on MS Dhoni as he continues his long-standing association with CSK since the tournament's inception. The team also faces a selection dilemma for the opening slot, with Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway vying to partner skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad. The middle order is bolstered by Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, Vijay Shankar and Dhoni himself.
