After nearly two weeks of training at their den within the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is about to shift their ongoing training camp to Mumbai forward of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, which is about to begin from April 9.
As per the franchise’s CEO Kasi Vishwanathan, CSK will shift their training camp to Mumbai on March 26 so as to get used to situations.
“We will definitely shift now. We are scheduled to leave for Mumbai by March 26,” CSK CEO advised InsideSport.
It is value mentioning that CSK wouldn’t be taking part in a single match in Chennai in accordance to the brand new guidelines laid out by the IPL Governing Council. No workforce will play at their dwelling and as CSK are scheduled to play 5 of their matches in Mumbai – they’re shifting base to get acclimatise to the situations.
Notably, CSK are one of many first franchises to start training for the 14th version of the IPL as they began their camp at MA Chidambaram Stadium on March 9.
The likes of MS Dhoni, Ambati Rayudu, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and others are presently in Chennai the place that they had kicked-off their preparations for the brand new season within the second week of March. The gamers will proceed their preparations in Mumbai now.
Meanwhile, Vishwanathan additionally revealed that veteran batsman Suresh Raina, who missed final season of IPL 2020 due to private points, will probably be becoming a member of the CSK training camp instantly in Mumbai on March 26.
“We will be living at the Trident Hotel. He will join us directly in Mumbai on 26th,” CSK CEO mentioned.