Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is one of the most talked about franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Having won five IPL titles they are the joint successful team in the league. One of the main reasons behind their success is they have backed players and have given them confidence despite failures.
All-time Chennai Super Kings XI if they play Test cricket
Since 2008 many stalwarts over the year have played for the Chennai Super Kings. Not only the T20 specialist but various formats too have been part of the team. When it comes to the all-time XI of the team it’ll be a hell lot of a task to make the XI because of the quality of players that have represented the team. But we took it a step forward and tried to introduce something new as we will be looking at the all-time Chennai Super Kings XI if they play Test cricket.
Mathew Hayden, the former Australian opener, will be opening the batting in the all-time Chennai Super Kings XI if they play Test cricket. He has been one of the finest opening batters for Australia. He will be opening the batting alongside Murali Vijay, who has been one of the best batters for India in the longest format of the game.
Ajinkya Rahane wins our vote to bat at No.3 as he has been one of the finest batters for India. He is considered the Test specialist and will fit ideally in the all-time Chennai Super Kings XI if they play Test cricket. At No.4 former South African skipper Faf du Plessis is slotted by us because of what he has done for his nation.
At No.5 Suresh Raina will be a perfect fit for the team. Although he does not have a reputation as a Test player but in the limited opportunities he has done a great job for the team. He will be followed by the skipper and wicket-keeper MS Dhoni, who is arguably the best keeper batter to have played for the team.
Indian Spin-twin Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin will be following MS Dhoni. The duo have been extremely successful in the Tests and will be complimented by Shardul Thakur Josh Hazlewood and Lungi Ngidi as the three pacers in the team.
All-time Chennai Super Kings XI if they play Test cricket
Here’s the All-time Chennai Super Kings XI if they play Test cricket
Mathew Hayden
Murali Vijay
Ajinkya Rahane
Faf du Plessis
Suresh Raina
MS Dhoni (C&WK)
Ravindra Jadeja
R Ashwin
Shardul Thakur
Lungi Ngidi
Josh Hazlewood
