IPL 2022: After a shaky start as CSK captain, Ravindra Jadeja is hoping for a “click”
Ravindra Jadeja is refusing to worry despite the fact that his captaincy of the Indian Premier League; champions Chennai Super Kings has started badly with three straight losses. On Sunday, the four-time IPL winners were defeated by Punjab Kings by 54 runs; dropping to ninth place in the 10-team league.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the former India captain, stood down as Chennai captain two days before; the start of the new season, handing the reins to all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, a left-handed batsman and spin specialist.
“I’ve been preparing (for the job) since he (Dhoni) told me about it a few months ago,” Jadeja, 33; told reporters. “I was mentally prepared to take over. I’m not under any kind of duress. I’m just following my instincts and going with whatever concept comes to mind.”
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After taking over the role last month, Jadeja confessed he had “big shoes to fill,” but said; he was benefiting from Dhoni’s experience.(He) contributes his ideas. He’s a seasoned captain, and I believe we’re fortunate to have such a strong leader in our ranks.”
On Saturday, Chennai will confront the bottom-ranked Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Jadeja is beyond; any doubt that the club is fair one win absent from turning their fortunes around within the two-month league. “In T20 cricket, it’s as it were a matter; of one win to turn the tide in our favor,” Jadeja remarked.
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“We’re on the post for a win. We must discover our possess cadence. It’s a group with a part of involvement, so everybody gets it what they’re doing. All that’s required is for it to tap.”
