CSK have the best squad going into IPL 2019
What's the story
The Indian Premier league (IPL) auction for 2019 edition came to an end after an enthralling event in Jaipur on Tuesday.
70 slots were available across 8 teams and 60 got filled.
Defending champions Chennai Super Kings had a rather quiet day.
They had just two slots available and they filled up both.
Going by the depth of the side, CSK are miles ahead.
Information
CSK spend the bucks on former player Mohit Sharma
CSK signed former player Mohit Sharma for a whopping sum of Rs. 5 crore. Further, they also acquired batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad for Rs. 20 lakh. They, once again, look like title contenders under skipper MS Dhoni.
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Why are CSK better than the rest?
CSK had a sound IPL trade window and they released just three players.
The trust shown in the rest of the squad spoke volumes.
The squad is rich and has all the ingredients of repeating last season's success.
CSK showed last season that experience is key and this time too the crux of the side remains the same.
Plan
CSK went into the auction well planned
CSK didn't do anything fancy last month in the IPL trade window.
They had a clear vision of what they wanted and what things they didn't.
Therefore, the pressure of having to buy players in the event in Jaipur didn't exist.
They bolstered their already sound bowling unit by getting in the experienced Mohit.
And the overall balance they possess is remarkable.
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CSK have a squad that promises aplenty
The MS Dhoni-led side have all the big guns in batting and many are versatile in their roles.
Amabti Rayudu, Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis are prime examples.
The likes of Suresh Raina and Dhoni are the heartbeats of this side.
All-rounders such as Kedar Jadhav, Dwayne Bravo bring quality.
The bowling unit has the right blend of youth and experience.
Favorites
CSK favorites to win IPL 2019
CSK are expected to win the IPL 2019 edition.
Only Sunrisers Hyderabad look like a squad as settled and composed like CSK.
Delhi Capitals look strong as well.
The rest of the teams have bought several new faces and getting them to click is a sheer task.
Dhoni has been a serial winner and he knows what to do best.
Twitter Post
The Yellow Brigade!
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— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) December 18, 2018