India batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad is wanting ahead to competing for Chennai Super Kings in Chepauk “where it all began” because the IPL goes again to its conventional residence and away format from subsequent season.
The IPL has been held in solely a handful of venues for the reason that outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020, however with the pandemic below management, the cash-rich league will return to its previous format, with every crew taking part in one residence and one match towards all performs. Team.
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Gaikwad was with the India A crew for the unofficial ODI towards New Zealand A within the metropolis performed a couple of days in the past.
“I had seen the atmosphere, I had seen the noise of electricity. I have experienced everything,” Gaikwad mentioned within the video posted by CSK.
“So, clearly that was happening in my thoughts after I would follow for 2 days (with India A in Chennai). I used to be imagining the group and CSK getting into the stadium. So actually I’m simply ready for this second.”
The opener joined CSK in 2019 however made his debut for the Yellow Army in 2020 and thus by no means performed for the IPL facet Chepauk.
“But the primary time I performed right here was actually particular as a result of I feel that is the place I began my journey.
“Coming to CSK and studying a variety of issues, attending to understand it first hand at a excessive stage. So that is the place it began.” Gaikwad’s 12 months of success got here in 2021 when he completed as the very best run-scorer (635 runs from 16 matches) in CSK’s successful marketing campaign.
Former CSK pacer Sharduk Thakur, who was additionally part of the lately concluded India A sequence, additionally recalled his expertise at Chepauk.
“It feels really cool, I mean the moment I entered the stadium, it all felt nostalgic,” Thakur mentioned.
“Yes, I have spent my time with CSK, I have played a few games here, but even before that, I have played Ranji (trophy) games.”
Thakur was with CSK for 4 seasons and was additionally their main wicket-taker within the IPL final 12 months.
“2010 was my first recreation right here at Chepauk. The stadium and grounds have modified lots since then however I’d say the climate continues to be the identical.
“(It’s an) amazing experience, I’ll always look forward to playing at Chepauk whenever I get the chance.”
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
