IPL 2021: “You’ve got to stick with Robin Uthappa” – Gautam Gambhir reveals his selection between Suresh Raina and Robin Uthappa

Gautam Gambhir believes Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) ought to stick with Robin Uthappa of their playoff match in opposition to Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2021.

Robin Uthappa, who joined Chennai earlier this yr, has performed solely two matches this season, scoring 21 runs. Regardless of a dismal run, Gambhir feels the Tremendous Kings ought to stick with the veteran batsman forward of Suresh Raina.

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Talking on ESPNCricinfo, Gautam Gambhir mentioned:

“Uthappa. Though he hasn’t grabbed his alternatives, I nonetheless imagine you bought to stick with Robin Uthappa and he’ll come good.”

Nonetheless, former New Zealand spinner Daniel Vettori backed Suresh Raina to return for a giant recreation in opposition to the Delhi Capitals.

“I’ll all the time go to Raina. I feel he’s that type of participant who’s used to those conditions and large video games and will come off within the pivotal second,” Vettori mentioned.

By the way, Suresh Raina has had a dismal type within the UAE leg of IPL 2021 as properly. He has managed solely 37 runs from 5 outings and has struggled to get going with the bat. The veteran batsman will likely be determined to fireplace if given a chance.

“CSK mustn’t bowl Josh Hazlewood early” – Gautam Gambhir on IPL 2021 Qualifier match between DC and CSK

MS Dhoni & Co has quite a lot of bowlers of their ranks which makes them a potent assault within the competitors. Gambhir was requested if CSK ought to end Josh Hazlewood’s full quota early. The previous Indian batsman thinks the three-time champions ought to preserve one over of the Aussie pacer on the dying.

“No, they want somebody within the dying in any other case they turn into one-dimensional. They need to preserve one over of Josh Hazlewood in opposition to Delhi Capitals batting which has Axar Patel and Ravichandran Ashwin batting at No.6 and seven,” Gautam Gambhir acknowledged.

Daniel Vettori is of the opinion that CSK has sufficient choices within the dying. The previous Kiwi captain feels it provides MS Dhoni the pliability to finish Hazlewood’s quota early.

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“They’ve sufficient choices with Thakur, Bravo and Chahar. So, CSK can use Hazlewood as an attacking choice,” Daniel Vettori added.

Chennai Tremendous Kings will lock horns with the Delhi Capitals of their first qualifier on October 10 (Sunday) on the Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium.