Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden believes that new signing Ben Stokes would be the X-factor for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2023.
The England participant was purchased for a staggering Rs 16.25 crore, which meant the all-rounder was the most costly public sale for the franchise in its historical past.
And whereas Hayden agreed with Stokes’ critics that the all-rounder had not lived as much as his fame and potential within the T20 match, he backed the New Zealand-born England star to ship this yr.
“The X-factor for CSK this season has been their new signing Ben Stokes, who has by no means realized his potential within the IPL. And he’s a kind of gamers that we see enjoying all around the world. He has the flexibility to win matches. Now underneath the CSK regime the place it’s all about cricket, I feel he has bought a giant probability to be the X-factor this season,” Hayden stated on Star Sports the place he’s a part of the knowledgeable panel.
CSK will tackle defending champions Gujarat Titans within the opening match of IPL 2023 on Friday.
Meanwhile, former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh stated that he shall be maintaining a tally of Ravindra Jadeja this season.
“One participant I might be maintaining a tally of can be Ravindra Jadeja. I need to see the type of batting he does for CSK. I feel he shall be pushed up the order (this season). Also his 4 overs with the ball (shall be essential). If you have a look at world cricket at current, there isn’t a higher all-rounder than him. So, I’m trying ahead to see Ravindra Jadeja carry out within the IPL.”
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
