“CSK will definitely come in the top 4 as always” – Sunil Gavaskar on MS Dhoni and his team in IPL 2024

Sunil Gavaskar is optimistic about the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) securing a spot in the playoffs once again in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 edition.

Renowned for their consistent performance, CSK has qualified for the playoffs in 12 out of the 14 IPL editions they have participated in, making them one of the most successful franchises alongside the Mumbai Indians (MI) with five titles each.

Participating in a discussion on Star Sports, Gavaskar expressed his confidence in CSK’s strength for IPL 2024.

Gavaskar said “If you see the purchases they did at the auction table, the aspects they had to strengthen, it seemed like they lacked a little in bowling last year and in batting also they had to strengthen the middle order slightly after Ambati Rayudu’s retirement, they have done all that. They have a good mix of youth and experience.

“So I feel CSK will definitely come in the top four as always. You cannot say any team ‘definitely yes’ as favorites. However, the way the Chennai Super Kings have performed for so many years, they have qualified in 12 of the 16 editions. So it’s likely to happen for the 13th time.”

The team made strategic overseas picks, including Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, and Mustafizur Rahman during the auction. Additionally, CSK enhanced its Indian contingent by acquiring Shardul Thakur, Sameer Rizvi, and Avanish Rao Aravelly.