Faf du Plessis, one of the most integral members of the Chennai Super Kings outfit was seen sweating it out in the nets ahead of their opening game of IPL game against the Delhi Capitals on 10th April. The whole CSK outfit is currently stationed in Mumbai. The Covid-stricken Wankhede Stadium will host the first of their five matches in the cash-rich league.
The 14th edition of the IPL kicks off on 9th April with the opening match slated to be played between defending champions Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Chennai Super Kings who failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time last year will look to start afresh and Faf du Plessis will surely play a crucial role if they have turn things around.
In a video shared on the official Twitter handle of the Chennai Super Kings, one can see Faf having a chat with chief coach Stephen Fleming and then playing some of his trademark shots in the nets. He looks in good touch and the CSK fans will be hoping that du Plessis plays a stellar role for the yellow brigade this time around.
Du Plessis has been those very few players who have played for a single franchise. He was bought by CSK in the 2011 Auctions and has remained with them ever since. He has been a vital cog in the top order and has played quite a few match-winning innings for his franchise.