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Preview: CSK a contender for IPL 2020 playoffs despite Raina's absence

The playoff regulars will open the tournament with what is expected to be an intense clash against defending champions Mumbai Indians on Saturday in Abu Dhabi

IPL 2020: Suresh Raina's absence a major concern for CSK, says Dean Jones

Dean Jones reckons Suresh Raina's absence from the IPL would be a major concern for three-time champions Chennai Super Kings, who open their campaign against holders Mumbai Indians on September 19

IPL 2020: Scott Styris feels Ambati Rayudu should bat at no. 3 for CSK

Former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris feels Ambati Rayudu is the ideal candidate to bat at number three for Chennai Super Kings after Suresh Raina's pullout from the upcoming IPL. Weeks before the start of the 13th edition of the league, Raina pulled out abruptly citing personal reasons, his decision coming in the wake of the 13 positive cases of COVID-19 in the CSK unit. IPL starts on September 19. "Personally, I'd put Rayudu in there to take that spot," Styris said on Star Sports show 'Cricket Connected'. Styris acknowledged that Raina's absence has left a huge void in the CSK middle-order and that it is not going to be easy to find a substitute for the seasoned left-handed batsman who last month retired from international cricket. "...a player of that class, a player who has been so good for so long. To suddenly finds those runs, even in the field and the odd over as well with the ball, is going to be a big task. "I know that the CSK squad is deep, they've got a lot of ..

IPL 2020: Check Chennai Super Kings full schedule, match timings, venue

In the IPL 2020 auction, CSK plugged some gaps in its squad by bagging English all-rounder Sam Curran and Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood

IPL 2020: CSK's Harbhajan Singh likely to miss T20 extravaganza in UAE

Last week, news of Raina leaving the team and returning home came as a big jolt as he has been an integral part of the franchise from the first season

Rift over hotel room reason behind Suresh Raina's IPL 2020 exit: Report

CSK owner N Srinivasan was quoted as saying by a news website that Raina found the rules of the bio-bubble claustrophobic and wanted a room with a balcony like captain MS Dhoni had

Cricketer Suresh Raina's 58-year old 'relative' killed in attack by robbers

The incident took place at Thariyal village in Punjab's Pathankot district on the night intervening August 19 and 20, police said

IPL 2020: After Raina pulls out, one more player tests Covid-19 positive

The player in question is a right-handed top-order batsman, who has been a part of India A teams in recent past and is a prolific performer in Ranji Trophy

Suresh Raina pulls out IPL 2020 due to 'personal reasons', returns to India

The development comes just a day after news broke of several CSK members testing positive for Covid-19

Don't want to use word 'Retirement' because you are too young: PM to Raina

The 33-year-old Raina, a member of the 2011 World Cup winning India team, announced his retirement on August 15

Raina communicated retirement decision a day after announcement: BCCI

Raina represented India in 18 Tests, 226 ODIs and 78 T20Is in an international career spanning 13 years. He also had the honour of captaining the team briefly

Raina has been one of key performers in white-ball cricket: Sourav Ganguly

The BCCI also confirmed that Raina conveyed his decision to retire to the board on Sunday

Following in Dhoni's footsteps: Raina retires from International cricket

Raina's message came minutes after Dhoni told his million of fans 'consider me retired' on his Instagram page

Cricket fraternity lauds Raina after he bids adieu to international cricket

Former Indian skipper Anil Kumble on Saturday lauded Suresh Raina for a "wonderful" international career

Fitness and mental clarity will be key in this year's IPL, feels Raina

Suresh Raina feels fitness and clarity of thought will be the key when players take the field to participate in the 13th edition of of the IPL which will be played in the UAE

MS Dhoni is not just a friend, but a guiding force and mentor: Suresh Raina

Dhoni and Raina have been with CSK since the inaugural 2008 season of the IPL and have been integral to the team's extraordinary success in the T20 league

Rohit Sharma, M S Dhoni are captains who like to listen: Suresh Raina

Batsman Suresh Raina feels that Indias limited over vice-captain Rohit Sharma is the "next M.S. Dhoni" due to his leadership quality and the effect he has on the dressing room

Rohit, Raina pick combined MI-CSK playing 11 with Dhoni as captain

Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings are the two most successful sides in the history of the Indian Premier League

On this day 10 yrs ago: Suresh Raina became the 1st Indian to score T20 ton

After India posted a total of 186/5 in the allotted 20 overs with the help of Raina's century, the Men in Blue successfully defended the total and won the match by 14 runs

Things end but memories last forever: Raina India's 2011 ODI World Cup win

In the tournament, Raina played just four matches, and he played a crucial unbeaten knock of 34 runs against Australia in the quarter-finals.