Ex-CSK Star Picks ‘X-Factor’ For Team. It’s Not MS Dhoni Or Ravindra Jadeja | Cricket News

Four-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, Chennai Super Kings head into the 2023 version of the T20 league, having bolstered their squad with among the most interesting gamers on the planet. Ben Stokes, unarguably one of many most interesting all-rounders within the sport, was purchased by the franchise within the public sale for a whopping payment of Rs 16.25 crore. Former CSK star Matthew Hayden sees the England all-rounder because the X-factor for the MS Dhoni-led group, going into the brand new season.

In a chat with Star Sports, Hayden stated that Stokes has not realised his potential within the IPL to date. This yr, nevertheless, issues might change as Stokes might be the ‘X issue’ the Chennai group wants.

“Stokes will be the X factor for CSK who has never realised his potential in the IPL and he is one of those players and we him play all over the world. Now, under a CSK regime where it’s all about cricket I think that he’s got a big chance to be the X factor this season,” he stated.

When it got here to selecting the ‘trump card’ for the group, Hayden went with one other all-rounder, Ravindra Jadeja.

“For me the player to watch out for is always Jadeja. He is a quality all-rounder. CSK have got some world-class all-rounders, including who they’ve signed now – Ben Stokes. But with Jaddu at the best of his best, he can really drive a great outcome for CSK, this season,” the previous CSK opening batter defined.

Chennai Super Kings begin their season within the match opener towards defending champions Gujarat Titans on March 31.