IPL 2018: 5 batsmen who can fulfil opening duties for CSK

Modified Mar 21, 2018 10:29 IST

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#2 Faf du Plessis

The South African captain, Faf du Plessis, was the first player to be retained by CSK, with the help of RTM card, in the 2018 IPL Player Auctions.His deal with CSK happens to be the most reasonable in this year's auctions - Rs.1.6 Cr for a world-class batsman.

Faf has opened for CSK it in the past and would like to do it again. He happens to be one of the kinds who can play at different positions in the batting order. However, this time around, with MS Dhoni leading the pack, Faf might get the opening slot to bat.

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