Admiration: Rayudu feels that the followers like Dhoni first after which CSK.
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M.S. Dhoni will play the entire season even when he’s 10% match and nothing can cease him, mentioned Ambati Rayudu, throughout a zoom interplay alongside with Australian Steve Smith, South African Dale Steyn and Irfan Pathan, who will all be half of the Star Sports commentary panel for the IPL.
“I think once Dhoni has decided to play, he will play all the games and nothing can stop him,” Rayudu mentioned.
“I feel that Dhoni can take a back seat and let someone else lead in a couple of games with an eye on the future, taking advantage of the super sub-rule.
“But, I would love to see him lead the side,” he added.
Reflecting on the join between the Chennai Super Kings and the followers which makes it one of the most well-liked outfits in the IPL, Rayudu felt it was as a result of of the way in which the CSK administration treats the followers and makes them really feel homely.
“They are allowed to meet the players in the hotel room and at the ground, let them watch the training sessions and make them feel a part of the team. It is a huge fan base and I feel CSK is really lucky to have it,” Rayudu mentioned.
“I feel they love MSD first and then CSK,” he mentioned with a giant smile.
Not an simple job
On Hardik Pandya main Mumbai Indians in this version, Rayudu mentioned the transition won’t be that simple for the previous because it was for Rohit Sharma when he took over from Ricky Ponting.
“Hardik has a rich legacy to prove with MI having won five titles and it is a different set-up altogether. Rohit is still captain of the India team.
“He will definitely just go out and enjoy his batting for sure,” he mentioned.
“My prediction is that CSK, MI, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants will make the top four this season,” Rayudu mentioned.
