IPL 2020: Another setback for Chennai Super Kings! Star all-rounder ruled out of tournament

IPL 2020: Chennai Super Kings’ season has gone from bad to worse. The side is already at the bottom of the points table and is likely to miss out on the play-off spot, unless there is a dramatic turn of events. Now, the MS Dhoni-led side has lost their star all-rounder Dwayne Bravo. The West Indies all-rounder will miss rest of the tournament with a groin injury. Bravo has been an important part of the franchise over the last decade, winning them several games with bat and ball.  

Speaking to ANI, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan said that the West Indian is due to fly home in a few days and will play no further part in the league. 

“No, Bravo isn’t playing any more part this time round and the groin injury has ruled him out. He will be flying back in a day or two,” the CEO said. 

Kasi Viswanathan also talked about the absence of Raina and Harbhajan. 

“Undoubtedly Raina and Harbhajan are both vital cogs in the CSK unit and they were missed. But you have to respect personal decisions and that is how we function irrespective of whether it is a senior or junior player,” he explained. 

Things haven’t gone as planned for CSK from the beginning of the season. Several players and staff members were found Covid-19 positive ahead of the tournament, giving the team lesser time to practice as compared to other sides. Then, star batsman Suresh Raina and experienced spinner Harbhajan Singh left UAE for India due to personal reasons. The side never really recovered from these initial blows and has won only 3 of their 10 games so far.  

With only four games remaining to play for them, it looks likely that CSK will miss becoming a top-four side for the first time in their history. CSK will next play Mumbai Indians on Friday at the Sharjah Stadium.