IPL 2018: Chennai Super Kings squad analysis

#3 Bowling

CSK have gone for a spin-heavy attack

It almost compliments MS Dhoni’s style of captaincy that Chennai Super Kings have gone for a spin-heavy attack with the likes of Harbhajan Singh, Imran Tahir and Mitchell Santner in their ranks. Tahir has been pretty successful in the previous years in IPL (47 wickets in 32 IPL matches) and would be a fascinating prospect for the franchise, given his subtle variations, that more often than not do the trick for him. Harbhajan Singh’s years of experience behind him will definitely add a lot of depth to the bowling attack. Bhajji has been a match winner for the Mumbai Indians in the previous years.

Mitchell Santner who has had an amazing record against the Indian batsmen is the third spinner in the side and can prove to be the bowler who gives CSK the edge. Karn Sharma, who also features in the Dhoni-led team, is in decent form and can come in handy when he gets a game.

It is the pace attack that is a serious matter of concern for the Chennai Super Kings who do not seem to have a proven match-winning seamer in their ranks. India’s Shardul Thakur and South Africa’s Lungi Ngidi are most likely going to be the torch bearers of the pace attack. Not to take anything away from Mark Wood who is bursting on to the international stage and can be the surprise element. However, CSK fans would really want Deepak Chahar to come good in the IPL. The right arm pacer’s good form in the league can allow Chennai the liberty to have more options.

Another seaming option or two might have been a smarter choice at the auction.