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IPL 2021: Super Kings welcome 'ChinnaThala' Suresh Raina back to CSK 'family'

Mayank Kumar

One of the mainstays of the Chennai Super Kings over the years—Suresh Raina pulled out of the tournament last year in a rather unceremonious manner. 

There is a lack of clarity on the causes that led to CSK’s vice-captain Suresh Raina leaving his side in a lurch on the eve of the tournament after travelling all the way to the UAE. However, there were some reports of a tussle between him and the CSK management that led to his departure.

Now, as the tournament has returned to India, Raina, too, has come back to the CSK camp and the team management has welcomed him back dearly. 


Replying to a question if the left-hander had any hard feelings about the franchise after the return in an interview with The Indian Express, the CEO of the franchise Kashi Vishwanathan said: “Nothing. CSK is like a family.”

Adding on, he said that Raina is very keen to prove himself once again after ruling the IPL stage for a very long time.

The Chennai Super Kings will start their campaign on April 10 against the Delhi Capitals and the franchise will be hoping for a stronger comeback this season after failing to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in the 13-year-long history of IPL. 

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