Shahrukh Khan Is Not A Replacement Of Ambati Rayudu- Ravichandran Ashwin

Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin recently suggested a potential candidate for the No. 4 position in the Chennai Super Kings for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Ravichandran Ashwin mentioned that Karun Nair could replace Ambati Rayudu in the lineup.

Rayudu played a pivotal role for CSK during their successful 2018 comeback season. Following the team’s fifth IPL title victory in 2023, Rayudu announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in India. The team will need to pick his replacement in the upcoming auction.

Shahrukh Khan Is Not A Replacement For Him – Ravichandran Ashwin

In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Ravichandran Ashwin suggested that CSK tends to avoid unknown players, citing their historical preference for established performers. Ashwin emphasized that Shahrukh Khan may not be ideal for the No. 4 role.

“I have a feeling that they will invest it on Karun Nair. They are searching for a replacement for Ambati Rayudu. Shahrukh is not a replacement for him at No.4. I have no idea who they are going to play in that position this season,” said Ashwin.

“They might try a left-hand option but if you look at CSK’s track record, they have never gone for an unknown commodity. They have never played anybody who just did well in their first season of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. So Karun Nair, folks, brace yourself to see him in yellow. I am not committing to anything, just doing a little Ravi Shastri impression.”

Karun Nair Could Also Go To SRH – Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin highlighted Karun Nair’s proficiency in playing spin, including sweeping techniques. Ashwin suggested that Nair could also be a valuable asset for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

“He is somebody who can play spin well, who could sweep and reverse sweep. MS Dhoni loves it when there is a batter who can play between the top order and the middle order in the No.4 slot, especially in Chennai. I feel Karun Nair is perfect for that. I haven’t really seen Manish Pandey play spin too much in Chennai but Karun Nair, remember has a triple hundred in a Test match played in Chennai,” Ashwin further said.

“He could also go to SRH, there will definitely be competition so he could go for a decent price. He has also done well in County cricket recently. He has had a tough time in the last few years. It is not easy, you score a triple century in Test cricket and all of a sudden you find yourself nowhere. That is very difficult for any person’s mental make up but he has fought it out so hats off Karun. He did well in the KPL as well so, it all looks good for him.”

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