IPL 2018: All you need to know about the CSK squad

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The cricketer with child-like exuberance and passion- Imran Tahir

It almost compliments MS Dhoni’s style of captaincy that the CSK team management has gone on with multiple spin bowling options. CSK has racked up Imran Tahir (47 wickets in 32 IPL matches), who has been pretty successful in the IPL and would unquestionably be an asset for the team.

Joining Tahir is the off-spinner in Harbhajan Singh. Bhajji, who is one of three players to sworn allegiance to one IPL franchise for 10 years, will bring a plethora of experience with him to CSK.

CSK will miss the services of New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner who has been ruled out due to an injury and will be out of action for 7-8 months. In the wake of the incident, CSK will have to choose a replacement for the left arm orthodox Kiwi.

Lungi Ngidi has had an impressive start to his career.

While their spin-department is overloaded with quality and experience, it is exactly the opposite when it comes to their fast bowling stocks. With a dearth of proven match winners, Lungisani Ngidi and Shardul Thakur will be the torch-bearers of the attack along with English seamer Mark Wood.

CSK would be hoping for uncapped bowler Deepak Chahar to come good in the tournament especially after a fruitful Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament where the bowler bagged 19 wickets in 9 games and played a key role in Rajasthan making it to the finals.

Santer's injury may also prove to be a blessing for CSK as they can now add another overseas fast bowler to their bowling squad.