IPL 2022 will start on March 26th with the game between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders. Most teams are facing availability issues at the start of the tournament. CSK is no different and as per reports, Moeen Ali is set to miss the first game for the defending champions. In this article, we take a look at how Twitter reacted as Moeen Ali is likely to miss CSK’s first game against KKR.
Moeen Ali is likely to miss CSK’s first game against KKR
English all-rounder Moeen Ali was one of the retentions for CSK ahead of IPL 2022 Auctions. The player had a good run in IPL 2021 and added balance to the CSK squad. Considering he had also quit Test cricket, Moeen would have been free of a few international commitments. In line with this, CSK had retained the cricketer.
While most of the other CSK stars have reached the camp, Moeen is yet to arrive. He is still in England and is yet to leave for Mumbai due to a delay in his Visa. Hence, unless he reaches by Wednesday noon to CSK camp, Moeen cannot take part in the first game. This is because he will need to serve mandatory quarantine before interacting with the other members.
CSK is dependent on Moeen to increase the scoring rate in the middle-overs, apart from a few overs of off-spin. Now that Moeen is likely to miss a few games, the management will have to accordingly make changes in the playing XI. Hence, the likes of Mitchell Santner or M Theekshana could get a chance in the XI.
Twitter reacts to the news
Meanwhile, Twitter reacted to the reports that Moeen Ali could miss the first encounter. While the CSK fans felt it will be a massive blow, a few IPL fans blamed the BCCI and the management for the delay in the Visa process. Here are a few more reactions in this regard:
Moeen Ali is yet to get visa and unless he enters the bubble by Wednesday 12 PM, he will miss #CSKvKKR on Saturday. So Conway, Bravo, Milne certain to start. Toss up between Theekshana & Jordan. I would prefer the former at Wankhede. https://t.co/gVijc7Ui9t
Advertisement— Venkata Krishna B (@venkatatweets) March 22, 2022
Heart breaking news for CSK fans :
Moeen Ali Likely to miss first match of the IPL 2022. CSK vs KKR. Due to visa issues.💔😓#WhistlePodu • #CSKAdvertisement— DIPTI MSDIAN ⛑ (@Diptiranjan_7) March 22, 2022
AdvertisementUnavailability of Moeen Ali gonna be massive blow for us
We might not miss his bowling,but the stability he provided in batting order is irreplaceableHopefully,we may be able to work without him#ipl #CSK
— Ashutosh Mittal (@IAshutoshMittal) March 22, 2022
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Blessing in disguise imo, could play a foreign option in bowling.
— Elijah Impey (@BreatheRaina) March 22, 2022
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@BCCI with all it's might can't arrange a visa. WTF. CSK management and Moeen are equally to be blamed.
— TonKB (@KbTon) March 22, 2022
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Moeen Ali Not playing against KKR. Middle Order is in the Hands of Uthappa, Rayudu,Dube.
Conway ~ Bravo ~ Theekshana ~ Milne
Advertisement— 𝙻𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 (@LightBringerOfl) March 22, 2022
Moeen Ali missing the first match due to visa delay is so heartbreaking. He brings such a great balance to the side. A huge miss.
— ` (@FourOverthrows) March 22, 2022
