Chennai Super Kings (CSK) performed poorly in the Indian Premier League 2022. The four-time and defending champions were able to win only two of the eight matches. In addition, injuries have had an impact on the team balance.
In the IPL mega auction, the Super Kings bought Rajvardhan Hangargekar, the Under-19 World Cup winner, for Rs 1.5 crore. The all-rounder was touted in the first match playing XI, but the youngster is still waiting for a chance.
Stephen Fleming, the head coach of the Chennai Super Kings, has revealed the real reason behind why the U19 World Cup-winning maestro is not getting a chance in the IPL.
“You have to be very careful. I know he’s (Rajvardhan) performed at the Under-19 level, but this is a step up,” Fleming stated on CSK’s official website.
“We’re very conscious of the skills that he needs to perform. We don’t wanna just throw him in and damage him. We want to make sure we realise the potential that he’s got,” CSK head coach added further.
“He’s on an excellent program with us. He’s played some big games already. If the opportunity arises this year, we’ll put him in. The pace is one thing; how to use it and bowl on the big stage is very important. We’re not gonna mess around with a talent like him,” the former CSK opener praised the talented all-rounder.
The Ravindra Jadeja-led unit are currently having one of their devastating seasons ever. The second-most successful franchise haven’t theoretically been knocked out of the tournament, but they will have to win six out of six fixtures remaining. They next play Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 1.