IPL 2021 : The second phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2021) is going to start in the UAE from September 19. However, before the second phase, Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s trouble has increased. Actually, Chennai Super Kings star opener Faf du plessis has been injured. In such a situation, there is doubt on his playing in the initial matches of the second phase of IPL 2021. However, there is no information about how serious his injury is yet. This legendary player of South Africa performed well in the first phase of IPL 2021.
Du Plessis injured in CPL
Faf du Plessis suffered an injury in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Du Plessis is currently captaining the St Lucia Kings team in the CPL. His team was to play a match against Barbados, but Du Plessis could not take part in this match due to injury. According to the report, Du plessis has suffered a strain in his thigh muscles. After Du Plessis’ injury, Andre Fletcher was given the captaincy of the CPL team St Lucia Kings.
Difficulties of Dhoni and team management increased
With the injury of Faf du Plessis, the problems of CSK captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and the team management have increased. The South African legend was in excellent form in the first leg of the Du plessis tournament. Du Plessis played seven matches in the first phase of IPL 2021. In this, he scored 320 runs and he was at number one in the list of top scorers.
Who will open now?
After the injury of Du Plessis, the biggest challenge before the team management will be who will open with Rituraj Gaikwad in place of Du plessis. However, Robin Uthappa and Ambati Rayudu are the contenders for opening with Rituraj Gaikwad in place of Du Plessis in Chennai Super Kings. Robin Uthappa has not got a chance to play a single match in the first phase of IPL 2021. Ambati Rayudu played 7 matches in the first phase and scored 196 runs in them. CSK have to play their first match in the second phase on 19 September against the defending champions Mumbai Indians.