IPL 2018: Stephen Fleming Credits Ambati Rayudu for Recent Success
Published - 30 Apr 2018, 02:58 PM | Updated - 22 Aug 2024, 11:50 PM
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) coach Stephen Fleming has lauded Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu for their success of late. The team is almost in the playoffs after winning five games in their first seven.
Rayudu has been the cornerstone of their batting lineup. He is in a sensational form in this season’s Indian Premier League (IPL) and hardly made a mistake while batting.
Super Kings bought him for a mere ₹2.2 crore which can be considered as an absolute steal.
Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and team management decided to play him in the top order. The decision is definitely paying dividends for Chennai this season.
Coach Fleming has praised Rayudu for being instrumental in their recent victories.
“He has the backing of the team to play aggressively. He is now experiencing how good he can be. His power game has gone unnoticed, but we have certainly valued it. And the performances he has put in this year have been instrumental in winning games and also staying in the games. I couldn’t be happier with it,” Fleming was quoted as saying by Deccan Chronicle.
The 32-year-old Ambati Rayudu has been the most prolific batsman in the ongoing eleventh edition of IPL. He managed an impressive 329 runs in just seven games at an outstanding average of 47.
“Opportunity. Having the confidence that he is a part of this team. He has batted at a couple of different positions but has got the confidence and the security of a regular position. He is now experiencing how good he can be with some good form and confidence,” Fleming said.
Chennai Needs to try out combinations in the second half:
Chennai Super Kings are one of the three teams that are in the firm grip of qualifying for playoffs.
However, the team is yet to make changes to their side as they often went with the same set of players.
On the other hand, both Sunrisers Hyderabad, as well as Kings XI Punjab, are quite active in making changes to their lineups.
They have already made some massive progress to test the depth of their squad based on the opponent.
Super Kings will need to test their bench strength once they qualify for the playoffs.
It is a much-needed tactic as this season has seen plenty of injuries to various players already.
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