CSK All-Time XI, let us start with the obvious. MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina – the twin retirements that shook the world. Now that international cricket is off their mind, who knows they might play even better!
In the All-Time CSK XI, Thala and chinna thala are the two pillars of CSK, but who else is a guarantee?
Even after the two year exodus, CSK has come back with the ‘Dad’s Army’ and won it in style. How long can do they with these old stars? Only time will tell.
CSK has ALWAYS made it to the playoffs—they are just that good. When the odds are in their favor, they win. When the odds are not in their favor, they definitely win.
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Meanwhile, here is our All-Time CSK XI.
*Note: CSK were banned between 2016-2017, so these players played for other teams then.
The Catch
- In slow turning Chennai pitches, Ashwin, Jadeja, Jakati, and Harbhajan have all played monumental roles – can you fit all four of them in?
- At the top of the order, it seems CSK have a revolving door of Australians – Matthew Hayden made way for Mike Hussey, who was eventually replaced by Shane Watson (there is a Faf in the mix too). Who do you pick?
The Highlights
- 2010, 2011, 2018 – (Champions), 2008, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2019 (Runners Up), 2009, 2014 (3rd)
MY CSK All-Time XI
- Mike Hussey (2008-2015)
- Murali Vijay (2009-2013, 2019)
- Suresh Raina (2008-2019)
- Ambati Rayudu (2018-2019)
- MS Dhoni (2008-2019) – Captain/WK
- Subramaniam Badrinath (2008-2013)
- Ravindra Jadeja (2012-2019)
- Albie Morkel (2008-2013)
- Dwayne Bravo (2011-2019)
- Ravichandran Ashwin (2009-2015)
- Imran Tahir (2018-2019)
Honorable Mention: Shane Watson (2018-2019), Deepak Chahar (2018-2019), Shadab Jakati (2009-2012), Faf du Plessis (2012-2019)
Audience Poll – CSK All-Time XI
- Pick 11 players from the list – with 4 foreign players maximum.
- You need to have a wicketkeeper and at least 5 bowling options.
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Sources: Cricinfo Stats, Cricinfo IPL All-Time XI
Image Courtesy: Ravindra Jadeja – Amrapahal Pahanswan / CC BY-SA 4.0; MS Dhoni – Pulkitsinha / CC BY-SA 2.0; Albie Morkel – YellowMonkey/Blnguyen / CC BY-SA 4.0; Matthew Hayden – Eva Rinaldi / CC BY-SA 2.0; Suresh Raina – NAPARAZZI / CC BY-SA 2.0
Why did Dhoni come in at 7 yesterday? Some things we never understand about CSK.