CSK players were seen playing basketball and they also had dinner together on the off day.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) players are relaxing after their first match against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday (April 10), which they lost. There is a gap of few days before they play against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on April 16 and players are taking this time to unwind.
The CSK players were seen playing basketball among themselves. They tried to shoot into the basket from different angles and in the video posted by the franchise on Instagram, it looked like Dwayne Bravo has got skills here as well.
Even the support staff joined the players to have fun. Later, they had dinner together which was cooked by Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayudu with the help of hotel chefs.
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These small moments strengthen the bonding of the players. CSK is anyways known for their good team culture and the family-like environment in the squad.
It's important for players to take a short break from cricket time to time, considering they go through a strict mandatory quarantine and stay in the bio-secure bubble for a hectic and highly competitive tournament. The pressure of IPL is high and with restriction on going out to loosen up, it can affect them mentally.
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