Indian Premier League (IPL) giants Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) preparatory campaign for the thirteenth edition has already suffered its first blow, with the non-availability of their key overseas players.
The three-time IPL champions might find difficulty in conducting the prepa🌠ratory camp, ahead of the start of the upcoming edition of the tournament.
Accord𒀰ing to recent developments from South Africa, Fad du Plessis and Lungi Ngidi are expected to join the CSK squad late in the UAE.
Apart from the two South African internationals, the participation of Dwayne Bravo, Imran Tahir and Mitchell Santner, in the camp remains 🎃doubtful, due to their Caribbean Premier League (CPL) commitments. The eighth edition of the CPL begins from Augus♉t 18 and will be played until September 10.
Moreover, head coach Stephen Fleming, Michael Hussey and al🐷l-𒁃rounder Shane Watson shall be present in the preparatory camp in the UAE, around August 22.
Elsewhere, the Australian and English contingent in the IPL will only be able to join their respective troops after mid-Septe♋mber due to international commitments.
The initial fitness camp will be held aꦉt Chepauk in the presence of 15 Indian players.
The fitness an🌱d preparatory camp is all set to begin at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai oღn August 15.
Meanwhile, fast bowling ওcoach Lakshmipathy Balaji has suggested that the squad will be looking forward to picking up from where they left off🅺 in March.
“But each player will have their own different routines and formula to prepare for the tournament. The idea is to give them enough space and freedom to understand their body and find their rhythm before coming together as a group,” Balaji told Times of India.
IPL 2020 will be the first time fans will witness the Indian cricketing stars in action, post prolonged COVID-19 hiatus. All eyes will be on CSK talisman MS Dhoni and his return to competitive cricket.
