CSK suspension: 5 players other teams would love to have
The Lodha Committee has delivered its judgment recommending BCCI to terminate the two franchises Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, although a slight confusion still prevails. Only BCCI can take that action given it is out of the disciplinary committee’s ambit.While the court encourages termination, it is up to the BCCI to take the call. In such a scenario, future of the players belonging to these two franchises remains in doubt. Given Chennai Super Kings is the most successful IPL team performing well in every edition all eyes are on the BCCI. The IPL powerhouse also has some real high-value players who everyone would hope to find in the auction pool.We take a quick look at 5 CSK players everyone wants to see in the auction pool if such a scenario arises. These are players who have all contributed in more ways than one, instrumental in making CSK a team capable of playing the high-pressure games well and always coming back strongly!
#5 Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin made a name for himself in the IPL as Dhoni’s favourite go-to bowler over the years. The man who played just two games in 2009, his debut season before springing to limelight had his best season in 2011 when he picked 20 wickets at 19.4 with an unbelievable economy of 6.15.
Now with more confidence on his off-spinner and a repertoire of other sparingly used mystery balls, Ashwin who popularised the carrom ball in India and also sometimes bowls seam up arm balls, got only 10 wickets in the 2015 IPL but was still crucial for CSK thanks to his economy rate of 5.84.
2014 was the only year when Ashwin had a 7+ economy rate with his overall being 6.45 having taken 90 wickets in 97 games. A handy No.8 batsman, Ashwin is also reputed for his cricketing nous and constant improvements.