It's official, CSK and RR are back in the IPL
Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the most successful franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), and inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals (RR) have made a re-entry into the cash-rich Twenty20 cricket league after serving a two-year ban imposed on them for betting.
"The two franchises have completed the two-year suspension imposed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court appointed Justice R.M. Lodha Committee and will now participate in the IPL," the BCCI said in a statement.
Following the ban imposed on them in 2015, the two teams did not play in the IPL tournaments in 2016 and 2017. Their places were taken by Rising Pune Supergiant and Gujarat Lions.
CSK’s return is also being seen as MS Dhoni’s return as the captain of the team. K George John, one of the directors of CSKCL (Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited) while talking to Times of India confirmed that MS Dhoni would be their first priority if they are allowed to retain the players. “If we are given an option of retaining a player, it will definitely be Dhoni,” he said.
Other than Dhoni, CSK management is planning to rope in the same support staff including head coach Stephen Fleming.
“For us, loyalty is very important. That’s been our strength over the years. Though we haven’t yet taken a final decision on the support staff, we are definitely thinking of retaining the old support staff,” Times of India quoted John.
The news ensured a field day for the CSK and Dhoni fans, who took to twitter to express their happiness and excitement after team’s Twitter handle announced that the side will make a comeback in next year’s IPL.
Rajasthan Royals also received a warm welcome.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the most successful franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), and inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals (RR) have made a re-entry into the cash-rich Twenty20 cricket league after serving a two-year ban imposed on them for betting.
"The two franchises have completed the two-year suspension imposed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court appointed Justice R.M. Lodha Committee and will now participate in the IPL," the BCCI said in a statement.
Following the ban imposed on them in 2015, the two teams did not play in the IPL tournaments in 2016 and 2017. Their places were taken by Rising Pune Supergiant and Gujarat Lions.
CSK’s return is also being seen as MS Dhoni’s return as the captain of the team. K George John, one of the directors of CSKCL (Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited) while talking to Times of India confirmed that MS Dhoni would be their first priority if they are allowed to retain the players. “If we are given an option of retaining a player, it will definitely be Dhoni,” he said.
Other than Dhoni, CSK management is planning to rope in the same support staff including head coach Stephen Fleming.
“For us, loyalty is very important. That’s been our strength over the years. Though we haven’t yet taken a final decision on the support staff, we are definitely thinking of retaining the old support staff,” Times of India quoted John.
The news ensured a field day for the CSK and Dhoni fans, who took to twitter to express their happiness and excitement after team’s Twitter handle announced that the side will make a comeback in next year’s IPL.
Rajasthan Royals also received a warm welcome.
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