RR vs CSK: Ambati Rayudu again for Chennai Super Kings after retirement U-turn

IPL 2022, RR vs CSK, Ambati Rayudu has performed 13 matches for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) wherein he scored 271 runs at a mean of 27.10.

Ambati Rayudu of CSK. Courtesy: PTI

HIGHLIGHTSAmbati Rayudu has changed Shivam Dube within the taking part in XIRayudu has scored 271 runs in IPL 2022Rayudu didn’t play the match in opposition to Gujarat Titans

Ambati Rayudu has made a comeback to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) taking part in XI for the match in opposition to the Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Friday, May 20 on the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. The veteran has changed all-round cricketer Shivam Dube, who has performed a vital a part of the four-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions.

Rayudu missed the match in opposition to Hardik Pandya’s Gujarat Titans (GT) on May 15 on the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In 10 innings, the veteran has scored 271 runs at a mean of 27.10 and a strike fee of 124.31.

Dhoni, within the meantime, mentioned that he needs the CSK batters to play with a free thoughts and never take strain. He additionally mentioned that younger U19 pacer Rajvardhan Hangargekar wants to enhance on sure areas to play for the Super Kings.

“Our intention is to give the batters time and allow them to score without pressure. Rajvardhan Hangargekar has the pace but he needs to be given enough time to groom and improve in certain areas. We want to win and give time to players,” Dhoni was quoted as saying through the toss.

ANOTHER YEAR FOR DHONI

Dhoni additionally confirmed that he’ll make a comeback as a participant within the subsequent version of the T20 event. The 40-year-old talked about that he needs to pay CSK followers their dues for the love and affection they’ve showered on him.

“Definitely. It’s a simple reason: it will be unfair not to play in Chennai and say thank you. Mumbai is one place, where, as a team and as an individual, I have got a lot of love and affection. But it wouldn’t be nice to the CSK fans,” Dhoni mentioned.

“And also, hopefully, next year there will be an opportunity where the teams will be travelling, so it will be a like thank you to all the different places where we will be playing games at different venues. Whether it will be my last year or not, that’s a big question because you know we can’t really predict about something two years down the line, but definitely I’ll be working hard to come back strong next year,” he added.