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Join UsAmidst the excitement of today’s IPL clash between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), one question looms large: Why is Mustafizur Rahman missing from CSK’s lineup? The absence of the 28-year-old pacer has left fans speculating as CSK gears up for this crucial encounter in Ahmedabad on May 10.
Mustafizur’s International Duty: Rahman’s absence stems from his international commitments with Bangladesh. After featuring for CSK against Punjab Kings on May 1, he returned home for Bangladesh’s T20I series against Zimbabwe.
Missed Matches and Rest Period: Following his departure, Rahman missed CSK’s subsequent match against Punjab Kings on May 5. Although he was rested for the first three T20Is against Zimbabwe, he was later included in Bangladesh’s squad for the final two matches of the series.
Impactful Stint with CSK: Rahman’s contribution to CSK has been notable, with 14 wickets in nine outings, including a memorable four-wicket haul in the season opener against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
Playoff Pursuit: Despite Rahman’s absence, CSK remains focused on securing a playoff berth in IPL 2024. Currently standing at 12 points in 11 matches, CSK aims to win two out of their last three league games to solidify their playoff chances.
Team Strategy: CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad’s decision to bowl first indicates a strategic approach for today’s match. With the wicket conditions resembling those in Chennai, CSK’s playing XI sees Rachin Ravindra replacing Richard Gleeson.
As the anticipation builds for today’s face-off between GT and CSK, fans eagerly await to see how CSK navigates Rahman’s absence and strives to clinch another crucial victory on their path to the playoffs.
