Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by seven wickets on Saturday. It was a brilliant game by the visitors, who had the help of home-grown Ajinkya Rahane. Here, we take a look at how Twitter reacted as the trend of veterans reviving their careers at CSK continues with Ajinkya Rahane.
Ajinkya Rahane succeeding at CSK is a big lift for the team
Not many expected Rahane to do well in IPL because T20 is not his biggest strength at the moment. However, against MI, he scored 61 runs in 27 balls and made the chase very easy for his team. His form will come as a big boost for the franchise as it opens many other options for them.
With Devon Conway not exactly hitting form, CSK could now easily have Rahane at the top of the order. Yes, the left-right combination might not be there if Rahane is playing like that, it does not matter. With Conway out, CSK can include another foreign pacer in the squad. Someone like Dwaine Pretorius or Sisanda Magala can come into the line-up. This would help the team find balance in the bowling department and make it a stronger unit.
Twitter reacts to the trend set at CSK
With Rahane‘s success, it is becoming a trend that some veteran cricketers revive their careers at the franchise. In 2018, it was the case with Shane Watson and Ambati Rayudu. Watson had a terrible IPL and was in the final stages of his IPL career. But at CSK, he rediscovered himself and helped the franchise win the title. The same was the case with Robin Uthappa, whom many felt was a wrong investment. However, the player had a direct role to play in CSK’s IPL 2021 win. Ajinkya Rahane is now treading on the same path. Here is how Twitter reacted in this regard:
Rayudu, Watson, Uthappa, Rahane.
The stories in the CSK army since 2018 – Expect the unexpected. pic.twitter.com/bIgAH7VWiy
Advertisement— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 8, 2023
I'm going to go to office everyday in CSK jersey. Kya pata mera bhi career revive ho jaye. 😭
Advertisement— Manya (@CSKian716) April 8, 2023
Rayudu, Watson, Uthappa, Rahane.
AdvertisementTheir stories in the CSK army since 2018 🔥 @msdhoni decision is unpredictable & more valuable 👑#Csk #IPL2023 @ChennaiIPL #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/WpTrBWtF4Y
— AK (@iam_K_A) April 8, 2023
Its more than a franchise. Its an emotion 💛😭 https://t.co/6babdf7iRK
— FDL (@FadhilFareez) April 8, 2023
Watson, Uthappa now Ajinkya rahane,
Player at 34 +age after joining CSK 😂#CSKvsMI #IPL2023 pic.twitter.com/txtjJvmJWM— Ashutosh Srivastava 🇮🇳 (@sri_ashutosh08) April 8, 2023
CSK franchise context: Ageing like pure wine ❤️🙏🏻!! #MIvCSK https://t.co/tRfLn2QB9J
— iNaveenVijayakumar (@iNaveen2542k) April 8, 2023
Rahane 🔥🔥
Out of form? Come to the CSK camp. That’s a fukin rehab to gain inner peace, and getting back to your best self! https://t.co/rly76BhUuY
— Filter Kaapi (@fillterkaapi) April 8, 2023
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