IPL 2022, Chennai Super Kings: Squad, schedule, and stats
The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be underway on March 26. Defending champions Chennai Super Kings will take on the runners-up of the 2021 season, Kolkata Knight Riders, in the tournament opener at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The Yellow Army will vie for their fifth IPL title, under Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Here, we decode their squad, schedule, and stats.
Complete squad of CSK (IPL 2022)
Complete squad of CSK (IPL 2022): MS Dhoni (captain and wicket-keeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayadu, Dwayne Bravo, Robin Uthappa, Deepak Chahar, KM Asif, Shivam Dube, Maheesh Theekshana, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Simarjeet Singh, Devon Conway, Dwaine Pretorius, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Subhranshu Senapati, Prashant Solanki, Mukesh Choudhary, C Hari Nishaanth, N Jagadeesan, Chris Jordan, Bhagath Varma.
Deepak Chahar to miss majority of IPL 2022
Chennai spent Rs. 14 crore to re-acquire the services of fast bowler Deepak Chahar. However, he is set to miss the majority of the tournament due to a "quadricep tear". Besides, Chennai spent Rs. 4.40 and 6.76 crore for the services of Dwayne Bravo and Ambati Rayudu respectively. They bought back Robin Uthappa for Rs. 2 crore and signed Shivam Dube (Rs. 4 crore).
A look at CSK's schedule (1/3)
March 26: CSK vs KKR at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST March 31: LSG vs CSK at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST April 3: CSK vs PBKS at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST April 9: CSK vs SRH at DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai, 3:30 PM IST April 12: CSK vs RCB at DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST
A look at CSK's schedule (2/3)
April 17: GT vs CSK at MCA Stadium, Pune, 7:30 PM IST April 21: MI vs CSK at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST April 25: PBKS vs CSK at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST May 1: SRH vs CSK at MCA Stadium, Pune, 7:30 PM IST May 4: RCB vs CSK at MCA Stadium, Pune, 7:30 PM IST
A look at CSK's schedule (3/3)
My 8: CSK vs DC at Dr DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST May 12: CSK vs MI at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST May 15: CSK vs GT at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, 3:30 PM IST May 20: RR vs CSK at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST
IPL 2021: CSK won their fourth title
Chennai Super Kings were crowned champions of the IPL 2021. The Yellow Army handed Kolkata Knight Riders a one-sided defeat in the final to win their fourth title. MS Dhoni became the second player after Rohit Sharma to lead a side to four or more IPL titles. Meanwhile, opener Ruturaj Gaikwad won the Orange Cap, having amassed 635 runs from 16 matches at 45.36.
Only player to lead in over 200 IPL games
Dhoni is the most successful captain in the IPL in terms of match-wins (121). He remains the only player to lead in over 200 IPL games. Dhoni is also the only player to lead a side in over 100 IPL matches. Interestingly, Dhoni and West Indies' Daren Sammy are the only players to lead in over 200 T20 games.
Probable XI of CSK
Probable XI of CSK: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (captain and wicket-keeper), Dwayne Bravo, Mitchell Santner, Chris Jordan, KM Asif.
