Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans were left scratching their heads on Wednesday (April 3) when a video surfaced featuring former player Ambati Rayudu sporting a CSK training jersey. Rayudu had announced his retirement from the IPL after CSK’s triumphant 2023 season, so his return sparked questions about his new role with the team.
Rayudu with a heartwarming gesture for CSK
The mystery was finally unveiled on Thursday as CSK, with a touch of humor, revealed the real reason behind Rayudu’s return – a ‘Biryani Party’. The team posted a video showcasing Rayudu treating his former teammates to a delicious Biryani feast in home town Hyderabad, ahead of their crucial IPL 2024 clash against the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
This heartwarming reunion highlights the strong bond Rayudu continues to share with CSK despite his retirement. Interestingly, Rayudu is also currently part of the commentary panel of Star Sports for IPL 2024.
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CSK to face SRH on April 5
The 18th match of IPL 2024 promises to be a crackerjack as the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lock horns with the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on April 5th.
While SRH will be looking to capitalize on their home turf advantage, CSK boasts a dominant historical record against them. In their 19 head-to-head encounters, CSK leads 15-5, with a 4-1 advantage in the last five meetings.
The upcoming encounter is expected to be a high-scoring one, with both teams’ batting firing up in all cylinders thus far. Moreover, the last IPL 2024 game in Hyderabad saw an absolute run-fest when SRH and MI combined to hammer as many as 523, the highest aggregate score in any T20 match.
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