Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja. Credit: Twitter

Chennai Super Kings, who are currently at the top of the points table has resumed training following a two-day break after a thumping loss to Mumbai Indians. The defending champions felt the absence of regular skipper MS Dhoni and experienced all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja as both of them missed the tie with health issues.

Chennai suffered a batting collapse as they went down against Mumbai by 46 runs. Dwayne Bravo and Mitchell Santner tried to take their side over the rope but failed. Lasith Malinga starred with the ball returning with four wickets after Rohit Sharma powered Mumbai Indians to 165, batting first. Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings will be glad that their star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has returned to training after recovering from fever. Jadeja and Dhoni both missed the clash because they were down with fever.

Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja has had an average season so far in this IPL 2019. The veteran all-rounder has played 11 matches scoring only 76 runs and taking nine wickets. However, Jadeja will look to make full use of the rest games to prepare for the upcoming ICC World Cup 2019 in England and Wales starting from May 30.

IPL 2019: Ravindra Jadeja Returns to Chennai Super Kings Training
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Dhoni yet to resume training

Although Ravindra Jadeja has returned to the nets, MS Dhoni is yet to resume training. The Chennai Super Kings skipper missed two of Chennai’s games this season and they lost both the games which speak volume about the dependence on Dhoni. Moreover, he is so suffering from a back spasm and the veteran cricketer doesn’t want to risk himself ahead of the marquee event.

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Having qualified for the playoffs, Chennai will look to rest a few players. Young Tamil Nadu wicket-keeper N Jagadeesan had a good hit in the nets and was seen doing wicket-keeping drills as well. It will be interesting to see if he makes his debut for the Chennai franchise in the next game.

Chennai Super Kings next faces on Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on May 1 (Wednesday). Both teams are on 16 points and a win will confirm either of them in the top two.

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