A legend in the Indian Premier League, veteran cricketer Suresh went unsold during the two-day Indian Premier L auction 2022. It was a huge surprise for many fans, considering his splendid performances for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) over the years. The 2011 World Cup winner represented CSK from 2008 to 2015 in his first stint. Once again, he played for CSK from 2018 to 2021. He is also the fourth-highest run-scorer in Indian Premier League history with 5,528 runs from 205 games. In his Indian Premier League career, he has registered 4,687 runs for CSK. CEO explained why the franchise didn't bid for him.
"He has been one of the most consistent performers for CSK for the last 12 years. Of course, it was very difficult for us, not to have him but at the same time, you should also understand that the team composition depends on the form and kind of team which any team would like to have", he said. "So that's one of the reasons why we thought he may not fit into this team," he further added During the Indian Premier League 2022 auction in Bengaluru, CSK purchased Deepak Chahar for a huge sum of Rs 14 crore, making him the most expensive Indian bowler in the tournament history. The franchise also bought back the likes of Ambati Rayudu, Dwayne Bravo and Uthappa for Rs 6.75 crore, Rs 4.40 crore and Rs 2 crore, respectively. Listen to the latest songs, only on JioSaavn.com
The CSK CEO also seemed a bit disappointed at not being able to get back Faf du Plessis, who played a crucial role last season as Dhoni's team won the title. The South African was purchased by Royal Challengers Bangalore.
"We will miss him, we will miss Faf who has been with us for the last decade, that's the process and dynamics of the auction", he said.The 2021 season wasn't too good for him with the southpaw scoring just 160 runs in 12 matches at an average of 17.77. CSK CEO Kasi gave reasons why the team did not opt for him this time. “He has been one of the most consistent performers for CSK for the last 12 years.
This time, CSK opted for Deepak Chahar, paying an astronomical sum of Rs 14 crore – the costliest buy for a bowler in the Indian Premier League ever.
The team also bought Rayudu, and Dwayne Bravo for Rs 6.75 crore, and Rs 4.40 crore, respectively.
After the auction for 2022, CSK posted their tribute to him for his contributions to the team over the years. “Super Thanks for all the Yellove memories, Chinna Thala!” the Twitter message read.
He has been with the CSK from the beginning (2008). He stayed with the team till 2015. Meanwhile, the Chennai franchise was banned for three years. He returned to CSK in 2018 and was with the team till 2021 when the Chennai team won the Indian Premier League once again. Besides proving his loyalty to CSK, he has remained the fourth-highest run-getter in Indian Premier League with 5,528 runs from 205 games, of which 4,687 runs were scored playing for Chennai.
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