CSK batting coach Michael Hussey happy with the preparation ahead of IPL 2021
Chennai Super Kings
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19 Apr 25
Chennai Super Kings' batting coach Michael Hussey said that they have got all their bases covered for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League and they are looking to start afresh after a rather forgettable season last year, where they had finished seventh in the points table and failed to qualify for the playoffs for the very first time in the history of the cash-rich league.
"I feel we have a very balanced squad that has most bases covered and with depth in most areas. The guys are in really good spirits and have been preparing extremely well," he was quoted as saying to the CSK website.
He further said that CSK had a very balanced squad and also added that the new recruits Moeen Ali, K Gowtham and Robin Uthappa were "excellent additions." "I think they are all excellent additions. Moeen is an excellent all-rounder, Robin has a lot of experience and has been a quality performer in the past and Gowtham has some genuine talent that we can look to develop further," Hussey revealed.
Chennai picked up six players including Ali and Gowtham at the mini-auction in February after they acquire the top-order batsman Uthappa in a trade with Rajasthan Royals. Hussey said a good start in the upcoming IPL would be great because the players will then play with confidence.
"A good start would be nice because the players will then relax and hopefully play their best cricket with confidence, otherwise the pressure can build up on everyone involved," the former Australia batsman added. Hussey again added that playing a lot of matches will help the players settle and build confidence early in the league.
"I think playing a block of matches in Mumbai will help the players settle and build confidence early in the tournament. The conditions at Wankhede are generally very good for both batsmen and bowlers, so hopefully we can start well and players can feel good about their games," he expressed.
The Chennai Super Kings team are currently training in Mumbai where they will play their first five games of the league starting against Delhi Capitals on April 10 as well.
