IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings is all set to start IPL 2026. Five-time champion CSK will be desperate to make a splash in the tournament starting from March 28. For this season, Chennai has included former Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson. Although the team has not given him the captaincy, this time too Ruturaj Gaikwad will be seen handling the command of CSK.
Before the start of IPL 2026, former Indian cricket team fast bowler and commentator Irfan Pathan has selected his playing-11 for Chennai Super Kings. He has surprised everyone by choosing this playing-11. From CSK’s 11, Irfan replaced former captain and five-time trophy winner Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Only MS Dhoni has been excluded.
Irfan excluded Dhoni from playing-11
Yes, you have heard it right. The playing-11 that Irfan Pathan has selected. Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been kept out of it. He has given a chance to wicketkeeper batsman Sanju Samson in his playing-11. As Dhoni’s keeper, he has been removed from his playing-11.
On dropping Dhoni, Irfan Pathan said, ‘If Dhoni plays only the last two overs, then I would say that it would be better if he does not play much in this season and gives more opportunities to the youngsters. But if Dhoni plays the entire season and comes to bat at least four or five overs early, then it will definitely be better for Chennai.
Irfan gave a chance to these players in 11
Irfan Pathan has given place to young batsman Ayush Mhatre in his playing-11. He has chosen Mhatre as the opener. Along with this, Sarfaraz Khan has also been given a chance in his team. Irfan has also given a chance to Karthik Sharma and Prashant Veer, who are playing their first IPL, in the playing-11. Along with this, he has kept Akil Hussain and Noor Ahmed as spinners, while he has kept a fast bowler in the form of Matt Henry. They have used Khalil Ahmed as an impact player, who will be the second pacer of the team. Irfan is also expecting pace bowling from Shivam Dubey.
Playing-11 of Chennai Super Kings
Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ayush Mhatre, Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Shivam Dubey, Dewald Brevis, Sarfaraz Khan, Karthik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Akil Hussain, Matt Henry, Noor Ahmed, Khaleel Ahmed (impact player).
Irfan told Mumbai better than Chennai
Former Chennai Super Kings cricketer Irfan Pathan, while talking on his YouTube channel, has talked about the shortcomings and strengths of CSK. During this, he has described Mumbai Indians as better than Chennai Super Kings. What has he said about MI? Let us know about this.
🚨 Irfan Pathan on MI vs CSK comparison:
MI is the greatest IPL team. I know CSK will always say they are also the greatest, having won five trophies too. There is no doubt. There will always be a debate and it is a fair debate. But I think MI takes the edge because they have… pic.twitter.com/sDjy2gd1Qj
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Irfan Pathan said, ‘Mumbai Indians is the biggest IPL team. I know that Chennai Super Kings will always say that they are also the greatest, because they have also won five trophies. There is no doubt about it. There will always be debate and this is a fair debate. But I think Mumbai has the upper hand because they have given a lot of great cricketers and young talent to Indian cricket.
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