CSK batsman Suresh Raina has been retained by the franchise for the IPL 2021 while Harbhajan Singh has said that his contract is over. Here we take a look at the day’s updates from the cricketing world.
Suresh Raina to stay at CSK
Former India player Suresh Raina who retired from international cricket on August 15 last year will stay at Chennai Super Kings. According to the official there are few players who are going to be released. Earlier, spinner Harbhajan Singh confirmed that his contract with CSK is over. “As my contract comes to an end with
“Yes, we will retain Raina and Dhoni will be the captain. Apart from Harbhajan Singh, we might release a few more players,” the CSK official told The Indian Express.
Harbhajan Singh to leave CSK
Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh confirmed that his contract with CSK is over. “As my contract comes to an end with
@ChennaiIPL, playing for this team was a great experience..beautiful memories made &some great friends which I will remember fondly for years to come..Thank you @ChennaiIPL, management, staff and fans for a wonderful 2years.. All the best..,” Harbhajan tweeted.
Rishabh Pant attains highest rank
India wicket-keeper batsman played some phenomenal cricket in Australia and the left-hander has been rewarded for the same. He has climbed to 13th spot—the highest by any wicket-keeper batsman in the latest rankings released by ICC.
There can be a huge fall out: Shane Warne
Former Aussie spinner Shane Warne feels that there cane be a “huge fallout” after the defeat in the Australian team.
"I think there'll be a huge fallout from this. There's not too many times that you lose to the second or third (choice) side," Foxsports.com.au quoted Warne as saying.
"That's not taking anything away from those Indian guys that played but their first selection side, there's probably only two or three players in that side who would play," he added.
Melbourne Renegades beat Melbourne Stars
Melbourne Renegades took the perfect revenge of the previous encounter against Melbourne Stars. Chasing 159 in 20 overs, renegades rode on Mackenzie Harvey 47* to go over the line. Harvey who was adjudged man of the match expressed his delight and said, “Can't put it into words, playing a derby at home. It was a good effort from the bowlers, it came off well today. A complete team performance. Like I said before, it's absolutely outstanding playing at home and winning.” Stars are now placed at number three with 24 points from 12 matches while Renegades are bottom placed with 13 points in 12 matches.
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