IPl 2022: Ajinkya Rahane makes debut for KKR, MS Dhoni slots in as wicketkeeper-batter for CSK

In the battle of the brand new captains, Shreyas Iyer gained the early battle as Kolkata Knight Riders gained the toss and opted to area towards Chennai Super Kings within the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 opener on the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Helping increase a couple of eyebrows, Kolkata Knight Riders opted for less than 3 abroad gamers whereas Ravindra Jadeja-led Chennai Super Kings went in with their full quota of 4 abroad gamers, handing a debut to New Zealand batter Devon Conway.

IPL 2022: Full Coverage

KKR gave a debut to former Rajasthan Royals captain Ajinkya Rahane together with England batter Sam Billings. Sheldon Jackson got here in because the wicketkeeper-batter whereas the same old suspects Sunil Narina and Andre Russell made the XI for the opening match.

On the opposite hand, CSK picked Conway, Dwayne Bravo, pacer Adam Milne and left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner as their 4 abroad choices within the absence of Moeen Ali, who shouldn’t be out there for his or her first recreation attributable to visa delay.

MS Dhoni, who gave up captaincy earlier this week, slotted in because the wicketkeeper-batter for the opening match.
Speaking on the toss, Jadeja stated he’s excited for the brand new position after taking on from the legendary Dhoni.

“Big shoes to fill in. Happy and excited for the new role,” Jadeja stated.

SHIVAM DUBE IN CSK XI

Meanwhile, Tushar Deshpande was picked because the lone Indian seamer within the absence of Deepak Chahar, who shouldn’t be out there for the primary few weeks attributable to a hamstring damage.

CSK additionally handed a debut to all-rounder Shivam Dube, who made the transfer from Rajasthan Royals to the 4-time champions.

CSK enjoying XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja (C), MS Dhoni (WK), Shivam Dube, Mitchell Santner, Dwayne Bravo, Adam Milne, Tushar Deshpande.

KKR enjoying XI: Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer (C), Nitish Rana, Sam Billings, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Sheldon Jackson (WK), Umesh Yadav, Shivam Mavi, Varun Chakaravarthy.