5 batsmen who can fulfill opening duties for CSK in IPL 2018

#1 Narayan Jagadeesan

The right-handed prodigy from Tamil Nadu, Narayan Jagadeesan, has been a vital cog in his state-side, ever since his debut in 2016-17 domestic season. Jagadeesan came to the limelight after a highly impressive stint in the first season of the Tamil Nadu Premier League in 2016.


#2 Faf du Plessis

The South African captain, Faf du Plessis, was the first player to be retained by CSK, with the help of RTM card, in the 2018 IPL Player Auctions. Faf has opened for CSK in the past and would like to do it again. He happens to be one of the kinds who can play at different positions in the batting order. However, this time around, with MS Dhoni leading the pack, Faf might get the opening slot to bat. 






#3 Murali Vijay

The right-handed batsman from Chennai, Murali Vijay, is one of the most versatile openers in the age of modern day cricket. Vijay is a good timer of the ball and tends to power the ball with his forearms.
He is also an excellent player of spin, with nimble feet to get to the pitch of the ball and a quick understanding of the length, and can be brutal with his signature loft over long-on. 
Vijay has a good IPL record while opening the innings for CSK. He was the highest run-getter in the 2010 Champions League in South Africa, which CSK won. He was the Man of the match in the final in the 2011 edition as his 52-ball 95 helped his team overcome RCB to clinch the title.
However, for quite a while now, Vijay hasn't played T20 cricket, but, given his reputation, we can't rule him out for the opening slot. Thus, CSK, in the upcoming edition of IPL, would see Vijay as a potential candidate for the opening slot. 

 

#4 Shane Watson

Shane Watson, is one of the best all-rounders in the modern day and age. His strong power game, and ability to handle pace and spin with equal ease make him an ideal combination for the T20 format. Apart from being a quality batsman, Watson is a smart medium pacer too. 
With irregularities in the opening slot, CSK would like to hand the matter into the hands of Watson who has opened for RR in the past. 

#5 Sam Billings

Coming from the illustrious county of wicket-keeper batsmen, Sam Billings is the modern definition of that category. He is a livewire behind the stumps while also possessing the ability to dominate the bowling from the word go. . 
With a legendary wicket-keeper, MS Dhoni, in the side for CSK, Billings wouldn't get a chance as the wicket-keeper batsman in the playing XI. However, considering his exploits as a batsman and a fielder, he might be looked in by CSK as a potential choice for the opening slot in the upcoming edition of IPL. 

 

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