RAVINDRA JADEJA

Ravindra Jadeja will have to play the premier all-rounder’s role for the Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2020. The fact that he is a spinner will be a boost for the side as the UAE pitches are expected to aid the slower bowlers. CSK will also be seeking his prime abilities with the bat as a finisher along with MS Dhoni.

IPL 2020: WATCH - CSK begins practice; MS Dhoni shares tips with Ravindra Jadeja

The no. 3 ranked Test all-rounder has been brilliant in all three formats in the past few years. This IPL season might be the best opportunity for him to capitalize on and become an impact player for the Chennai side.

In 142 innings in the IPL, Jadeja has picked 108 wickets at an average of 29.19 while maintaining an economy rate of 7.58. To add to it, he has made 1927 runs in 128 batting innings at a strike rate just above 120.

In IPL 13, the 31-year-old left-hander might be needed more with the ball and in the field than with the bat. However, if there is a need for him to score some runs at the fag end of the innings, Jadeja will have to be ready to swing his blade.