Harbhajan Singh: Former India and Chennai Super Kings cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will be the ‘X factor’ for four-time champions CSK in the upcoming Indian Premier League tournament.
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Harbhajan Singh: Jadeja will be the X Factor of Chennai Super Kings
Jadeja made a successful return to international cricket after several months out due to knee surgery. And played a key role in India’s 2–1 victory in the four-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. After a tumultuous season last year. The experienced all-rounder is expected to once again play a key role in the team. Jadeja was handed over the captaincy last season when Mahendra Singh Dhoni relinquished the captaincy after leading the team for several years.
Jadeja has been a part of CSK since 2012
Jadeja, who has been a part of CSK since 2012, however, has not been able to impress as captain. The team lost six out of their opening eight matches after which Jadeja stepped down and Dhoni took over the captaincy once again. Dhoni will also be in the role of captain in the 2023 season. IPL 2023 will begin on March 31 with a clash between the Superkings and defending champions Gujarat Titans.
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Harbhajan Singh: For IPL 2023, I do not think there is any better all-rounder than Ravindra Jadeja
Harbhajan told ‘Star Sports’, ‘One person everyone should keep an eye on is Ravindra Jadeja, especially how he bats for CSK. He can be sent up the order and will bowl four overs as well. If you look at it from the point of view of world cricket, I don’t think there is a better all-rounder than him.
Looking forward to seeing Jadeja in IPL – Harbhajan
He said, “I am waiting to see Jadeja in IPL. The X factor for me would be Ravindra Jadeja. Because he has been very successful in these conditions as a bowler and a batsman, playing there for so many years. So for me. He is definitely going to be the X factor for the team.”
MS Dhoni heart of the CSK team
Harbhajan said, “The biggest strength of this team is Mahendra Singh Dhoni. He is the heart of the team. He knows the team very well and he is probably the best person who can get the most out of each and every player on the team. According to him, the likes of Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali and players like Devon Conway and Mahesh Tikhsna will play a vital role in the IPL. Will play an important role in 2023.
If I have to pick four overseas players, they would be Conway, Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, and Theekshana
Harbhajan said, “First of all I will pick Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, and Conway will definitely be in the team and Tikshan will be preferred over Pathirana as Tikshan will be more effective in Chennai. But if there is a match against Mumbai Indians at a venue like Mumbai, I would pick Pathirana because he bowls very much like Malinga and spin won’t play a big role there. If we have to choose, they would be Conway, Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, and Theekshana.
