The much-awaited IPL 2020 has finally begun. But to surprise one and all, Chennai Super Kings have excluded Dwayne Bravo in the playing XI for the first match. This did raise a few eyebrows but according to news, Bravo is probably not match-fit yet. Why is DJ Bravo not playing today’s match vs MI? Keep reading to find out the reason why Dwayne Bravo is not playing the first game against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2020.
IPL 2020: No Dwayne Bravo in CSK sqaud
Chennai Super Kings take on the four-times champions Mumbai Indians in the first fixture of the Indian Premier League at Abu Dhabi, Dubai. After a lot of uncertainty, finally, the 13th season of the Indian Premier League has begun amid the scare of a global pandemic. The campaign started with much chaos albeit. Chennai Super Kings team members tested positive for COVID-19, Suresh Raina decided to opt-out from the league. Overall the situation was not very pleasant for CSK. But Mahendra Singh Dhoni is all set to lead CSK yet again for another grand IPL.
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Why is DJ Bravo not playing today’s match vs MI?
For Dhoni, even this IPL is going to a huge platform of the comeback. He has hit the ground after months. Chennai Super Kings won the toss and Dhoni chose to bowl first. When the line-up was announced, to everyone’s surprise, Dwayne Bravo missed the squad for the first fixture. Sam Curran replaced Bravo in the first match of IPL 2020.
Why is Bravo excluded?
Dwayne Bravo recently became the first cricketer to scalp 500 T20 wickets. In the recently concluded Caribbean Premier League he showed his class and skill. In 10 CPL matches, he bagged nine-wicket with the best being 2/7. The T20 specialist was definitely in focus and a huge hope for Chennai Super Kings fans. Especially in the absence of Raina, Bravo’s experience in the middle order would have been handy for the team. But Bravo was not featured in the first game of CSK.
Bravo did not bowl in the final match of the Caribbean Premier League for Trinbago Knight Riders. He was having an issue with his knee. In all probability, he had to give a miss to the first IPL game for the same reason. The CPL final was played just nine days ago and hence, the veteran does need more time to be match-fit.
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