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Lead by the 1.6 Million Dollar Dhoni the Super Kings have a team rich in players who have dominated in the 50 over game. The left handers Hayden, Oram, Fleming and Hussey will combine with the captain to provide a solid batting line-up. The leading test wicket taker, Murali, as well as summer revelation Ishant Sharma will lead the bowling attack. While boasting some impressive players the Chennai team seems to lack local depth given that only four international players are allowed in the starting eleven. If Chennai can find some local players to compliment Dhoni, Sharma, Raina and Badrinath they will be an extremely competitive side.
The money Chennai have spent on Dhoni will no doubt be returned through his presence and leadership as captain as much as it is through his explosive batting. Dhoni is fresh of a pressurised but successful tour of Australia. Many times he was required to consilidate for India after top order failures. Expect Dhoni to unleash his powerful shots after being relatively restrained over the summer.
18 Players in squad BANGALORE CHENNAI DELHI HYDERABAD JAIPUR KOLKATA MOHALI MUMBAI |
