IPL 2025: RCB's Anuj Rawat aims to play for CSK
Anuj Rawat, a key player for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has publicly stated his ambition to join the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League. Despite his significant contributions to RCB, including a remarkable 48-run performance against CSK and a couple of blistering cameos, Rawat is likely to feature at the mega auction owing to limited retention spots.
Rawat's admiration for MS Dhoni
Rawat expressed his aspiration to join CSK in an interview with CricketNext. He stated, "Whoever has played for RCB once wants to play for them forever. But if not RCB, then I want to play for CSK because MS Dhoni is there. He has a different personality, and all the players talk about him." This statement underscores Rawat's admiration for Dhoni and his desire to be part of a team led by such an iconic figure.
Rawat's impressive performance in Delhi Premier League
In the recently-concluded Delhi Premier League, Rawat demonstrated exceptional batting skills. He scored a total of 356 runs in 10 innings at an impressive strike-rate of 156.83, playing a crucial role in East Delhi Riders's successful campaign. Despite not performing well in the final, his unbeaten 121 off just 66 balls against Purani Dilli-6 was instrumental in securing a vital win for his team.
Rawat has over 300 IPL runs
A budding left-handed batter, Rawat has played 24 IPL matches as of now. He has slammed 318 runs at a modest strike-rate of 119.10. His tally includes a solitary half-century that came in the 2022 season.
