They've got their old friend back, Ravichandran Ashwin: Matthew Hayden on Ashwin ahead of CSK vs MI clash

ANI March 23, 2025 163 views

Matthew Hayden is excited to see Ravichandran Ashwin back with Chennai Super Kings as they prepare to face Mumbai Indians. He highlights CSK's strong spin unit and the historic rivalry between the two five-time IPL champions. Ashwin, returning to CSK after a storied career, could play a pivotal role in the match at Chepauk, a ground known for assisting spinners. This fixture promises to add another thrilling chapter to the storied history of these cricketing giants.

"They've got their old friend back, Ravichandran Ashwin, which is great to see." - Matthew Hayden
New Delhi March 23: Former Australian player Matthew Hayden has said that the most awaited match of the Indian Premier League, Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings is one of the best in the competition.

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Ashwin returns to CSK adding strength to their spin unit

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Hayden praises historical CSK vs MI rivalry at Chepauk

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CSK and MI are five-time IPL champions facing off today

Noting the strong history between MI and CSK, Hayden said on Jio Hottstar that Ravichandran Ashwin, who is back with the CSK could be a key player at the Chepauk stadium in Chennai this evening.

"It's such a great fixture. These two sides have so much history together. And at Chepauk, CSK has controlled the game, just like Mumbai does at Wankhede. A win there would be significant, and CSK's spin unit--one of the best in the competition--will play a crucial role. They've got their old friend back, Ravichandran Ashwin, which is great to see. He could be key on a wicket that I expect to offer turn. It's only fitting that the season opener at Chepauk features Mumbai Indians." Matthew Hayden the Jio Star expert said.

Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket on December 18 in 2024.

Having made his debut for CSK in 2009, the 38-year-old ace spinner was part of the team's title-winning campaign in 2010 and 2011.

Ashwin is now back with the CSK after having played for Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), rising Pune Supergiants, Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals.

MI and CSK, each of them a five-time champion, will add another chapter to their fierce rivalry today at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Some of the most renowned faces in the history of Indian cricket will square off against each other and fight for victory.

CSK stalwart and legend MS Dhoni is 19 runs shy of becoming the franchise's highest run-scorer in the IPL. Former franchise icon Suresh Raina sits at the summit with 4687 runs.

CSK Squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Ravichandran Ashwin, Devon Conway, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Shaik Rashid, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Deepak Hooda, Gurjanpreet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishnan Ghosh, Shreyas Gopal, Vansh Bedi, Andre Siddarth.

Mumbai Indians Squad: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Robin Minz, Ryan Rickleton, Shrijith Krishnan, Bevon Jacobs, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Raj Angad Bawa, Vignesh Puthur, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Karn Sharma, Deepak Chahar, Ashwani Kumar, Reece Topley, Satyanarayana Penmetsa, Arjun Tendulkar, Mubeeb-ur-Rahman, Jasprit Bumrah.

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