Michael Hussey launches Super Kings academy at Karaikudi
Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey on Wednesday launched the new Super Kings Academy centre at the Alagappa Group of Educational Institutions, here.
Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey on Wednesday launched the new Super Kings Academy centre at the Alagappa Group of Educational Institutions, here.
Coming in after the fall of the first wicket in the first over, Stoinis hammered a 63-ball 124 not out as Lucknow Super Giants romped to 213/4 after Giakwad's 60-ball 108 not out helped Chennai Super Kings to 210/4 in 20 overs.
Both sides head into the match with contrasting fortunes, as the CSK brigade are coming off two successive victories, and are comfortably placed at the third position in the IPL points tally with four wins from their six outings so far.
Pathirana, who came in as an Impact Substitute, made the difference as he finished with 4-28 in four overs as Mumbai Indians lost the plot from 70 for no loss in the eighth over.
Home is where comfort is for teams in the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as two of the most successful teams, Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings are set to clash at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.
The development comes a day after it was reported that 12 members of the CSK, including players/coaching/support staff, tested positive for Covid-19.
The CSK team had landed in Dubai on August 21 and after the mandatory six-day quarantine period had started training as well.
After announcing his retirement from international cricket, Dhoni is all set to lead Chennai Super Kings in the upcoming edition of the IPL in UAE.
The announcement came a day after he joined his Chennai Super Kings (CSK) teammates in Chennai ahead of this year's IPL that would be held in the UAE.
Notably, Dhoni last played competitive cricket during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 post which he has refrained from any sort of cricketing action.
