CSK will miss Mustafizur Rahman for their next IPL 2024 game on April 5th against SunRisers Hyderabad at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. According to the reports, the left-arm fast bowler has returned to Bangladesh to facilitate the processing of his US visa, including the biometric appointment scheduled for April 4th.
Given that the T20 World Cup 2024 will be held in the USA and West Indies, obtaining Rahman’s visa is a priority for the Bangladesh Cricket Board. With the T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and West Indies, Rahman’s visa is a priority for the Bangladesh Cricket Board.
He’s been key in CSK’s bowling attack, often breaking partnerships with his wicket-taking ability. In the tournament opener against RCB, Rahman claimed four wickets, restricting them to a manageable total.
If there are additional delays, Rahman might also miss the subsequent Super Kings game on April 8th against the Kolkata Knight Riders.
CSK’s initial defeat in IPL 2024 occurred against the Delhi Capitals
The Delhi Capitals handed the defending champions their first defeat of IPL 2024, winning by 20 runs in Vishakhapatnam on Sunday. Batting first, David Warner and Rishabh Pant scored rapid half-centuries, propelling the Capitals to 191 runs in their allotted 20 overs.
Khaleel Ahmed and Mukesh Kumar impressed with the ball, securing a combined total of five wickets.
Despite the loss, MS Dhoni’s aggressive batting thrilled the crowd in Vizag as he scored an unbeaten 37 off 16 deliveries, including carting Anrich Nortje for 20 runs in the final over of the innings.
The Yellow Army had previously won their first two home matches against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and the Gujarat Titans.
Just a day before the tournament opener, the Super Kings made headlines as MS Dhoni, their star player, resigned from his captaincy role, passing on the leadership responsibilities to opening batter Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Dhoni’s decision to step down as captain has left fans speculating about whether the 42-year-old is participating in his last IPL season.
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