Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have a big problem. They have a lot of good players but they can't keep them all. They will have to let some players go. One of the players they could drop is Rachin Ravindra from New Zealand.
CSK bought him for a huge amount (INR 1.80 crore) in the last IPL auction, but he did not perform as well as he had hoped. Although he also showed some great skills at times.
Rachin Ravinder played 10 matches and scored 222 runs. He averaged 22.20 and had a strike rate of 160.87. He even scored fifty runs But despite having a lot of potential and getting many opportunities, Rachan did not perform as expected. He kept failing.
But if he is put up for auction many teams will want to buy him because he has great skills. So, Rachin may get a new team in the next big auction.
Why would CSK let Rachan Ravindra go?
There are several reasons for this. Firstly, CSK has limited slots available, especially for foreign players. They want to keep Mathisha Pathirana and Dion Conway or Mustafizur Rahman as they are more effective than Rachan.
Patherana is good at bowling during crucial moments and shows consistency. Conway is a reliable batsman and can keep wickets if MS Dhoni retires. Mustafizur Rahman is a versatile bowler who can do well on the Chennai pitch. will
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This means there is no place for Rachan Ravindra Also, Rachan performance last season was not impressive enough to replace him with a foreign player. So, CSK is likely to release Rachan and may bid for him again in the auction if required.
Mumbai Indians is a good opportunity
Mumbai Indians (MI) might have a chance to get Rachin Ravindra if he is available in the auction. Many teams will want him because he is a good player who can bat and bowl part-time. MI has liked having a left-handed batsman at the top of the order, like Quinton de Kock and Ishan Kishan. If they let Kishan go, they might pick Ravindra, who would fit well in their team.
MI also wants Indian bowlers, especially fast bowlers, to play with Jasprit Bumrah. This means they will have more spots available for foreign players. The pitch at Wankhede Stadium, where MI plays, suits Ravindra's style of play. He likes the ball to come to him and has a natural swing. So, it won't be a surprise if Ravindra joins MI before IPL 2025.
A work in progress Rachan Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra is a very talented player but he still needs to improve, especially in T20 games. However, his talent is clear and will be valuable in the future. Mumbai Indians are good at helping players improve and get the best out of them. If they get Ravindra they will have a versatile player and a long-term investment.
The only problem is that Ravindra has not fared well in T20 games, including in a few leagues. He has not reached his full potential and often fails. If Mumbai Indians get him, they will have to work on his game, like his ability to hit boundaries. It will be interesting to see if Mumbai Indians want a player who is already perfect or if they will take time to help Ravindra improve.
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