Gautam Gambhir suggests additions CSK ought to go for at IPL public sale

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir believes that Chennai Super Kings now have to discover a alternative of ageing stars Shane Watson and Dwayne Bravo within the upcoming IPL public sale for the 2021 season.
Australian all-rounder Watson, 39, had a median efficiency throughout the 2020 IPL version, the place CSK didn’t qualify for the play-offs for the primary time within the historical past of the profitable league.
“They need to have a replacement straightaway for Shane Watson because obviously, that is one area. Plus, they didn’t have Suresh Raina last time around. So, Suresh Raina will be available,” Gambhir stated whereas talking on Star Sports’ present ‘Cricket Connected’.
The IPL public sale is scheduled for Thursday in Chennai.
Since the IPL will likely be again in India in acquainted circumstances, Gambhir felt skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni might ring in a number of extra adjustments.
“……that’s Chepauk the place it’s going to start out spinning and gripping. That’s how MS performs his cricket over such a protracted time period each time he has captained CSK. So he would possibly have a look at an off-spinner as a result of Harbhajan has been launched, Shane Watson and possibly one other all-rounder or a backup for somebody like Dwayne Bravo, as a result of in all probability age is catching up on him as properly.
“He’s (Dwayne) not the same what he used to be. So, probably there could be an all-rounder and plus an overseas batter, because there are two overseas batters normally who open for CSK. There’s not going to be too many changes to be honest.”
Gambhir additionally stated that CSK ought to have a smaller squad as a result of “this is only an auction for one season”.
“After this season, there’s going to be a bigger auction. So, I don’t think CSK will have an overall revamp.”
Gambhir stated the return of Raina, who pulled out of the event final season, will add power to CSK squad.
“This time round, Suresh Raina coming again will likely be an enormous enhance for CSK as a result of he performs T20 cricket very well and he’s carried out quite a lot of good issues for CSK. At the identical time, they’ll have new gamers coming in, whether or not it’s a alternative for Shane Watson or in all probability an off-spinner or an all-rounder.
“So, when new players come in, obviously they will bring new ideas, they bring new energy as well. I am sure those are the areas CSK will be looking for.”