CSK Lean on Spin Strength Against Depleted Mumbai in Their Opener

CSK Augmented Their Spin Attack by Including Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Shreyas Gopal, and Deepak Hooda

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CHENNAI: Chennai Super Kings will lean on their formidable spin strength under favourable conditions at the Chepauk, as well as their recent record against Mumbai Indians when the two sides face each other in their IPL campaign opener here on Sunday. Five-time winners CSK augmented their spin attack in the IPL mega auction last year by including Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Shreyas Gopal, and Deepak Hooda, with India veteran Ravindra Jadeja also in the mix.

CSK's pre-season moves indicate how the spin-friendly conditions at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here could be a major factor in their game plan. Starting their season against an equally formidable opponent in Mumbai Indians, this strategy could well deliver the goods right from the beginning.