The match between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad is to be played today, i.e. on April 21, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, but even before the start of this match, the bad news is coming out for the fans. There is a lot of speculation about the availability of CSK captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. It is not hidden from anyone that Dhoni is suffering from a knee injury and he looked uncomfortable during the last match in Chennai. There was speculation about his inclusion in CSK's last game as well, but he played. In such a situation, Dhoni's chances of playing against Sunrisers Hyderabad are less given his knee injury. Recently, Dhoni has been seen giving wicketkeeping drills to Devon Conway, which gives a clear indication that the CSK skipper may sit out.
Chennai Super Kings have had to deal with injuries throughout the tournament. 7 players of the team are injured. However, once again the Yellow Army will be buoyed by the availability of star all-rounder Ben Stokes. Despite Stokes being available, he may miss the Super Kings match on Friday. Deepak Chahar and Sisanda Magala are still unavailable. In such a situation, any other change in the line-up does not seem possible. However, there is one concern that is hovering over the CSK camp and that is the fitness of skipper Dhoni.
In the photo going viral on social media, Devon Conway was seen going through a wicketkeeping drill. In this wicketkeeping drill, only Dhoni is seen giving him training. However, Devon Conway has been brilliant with the bat. In such a situation, if he gets the responsibility of wicketkeeping, then he would like to play it brilliantly.
Will Mahendra Singh Dhoni play on Friday or not is a big question? CSK is ready to play in Kolkata in a few days. Dhoni may prefer to sit out of it considering the low turnover between the two matches. The rest of the line-up is likely to remain the same and if Dhoni misses out, Conway will take over the wicketkeeping duties. One of Ajinkya Rahane, Rituraj Gaikwad, or Ravindra Jadeja can handle the captaincy.
Chennai Super Kings is probable playing XI against Sunrisers Hyderabad: Devon Conway, Rituraj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (c/c), Mahesh Tikshna, Mathisha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande.
