Showering rich praise on his IPL team Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Proteas leg-spinner Imran Tahir recently said that the franchise and Chennai fans give utmost respect to their players.
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Tahir has not featured in a single game for CSK this season and there has been serious speculation as to when the veteran campaigner will be seen in action in the ongoing IPL.
"Best team, from my heart is Chennai. I've been all over the world. I've never seen so much respect given from a franchise. I've never seen someone look after my family so well, the fans in Chennai are unbelievably lovely," Tahir told Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in his YouTube show ''Hello Dubaiahh.''
"When I played there it was a different atmosphere. And the main reason is I love their culture. They don't talk about performances and are always supportive and that is what I like about it as in cricket. You'll perform one day, and not on another," he added.
Tahir further said he has "no clue" when he would get a chance and asserted that it is quite difficult for a player to break into the CSK squad as four overseas cricketers have already cemented their name.
He also mentioned that it was very painful to see compatriot and former South African skipper, Faf du Plessis, carry drinks for the Chennai Super Kings.
"I have no clue. Earlier, Faf du Plessis had to carry drinks the whole season. It was quite painful. He's got a brilliant T20 average. I'm doing that this year. I actually got an idea of how he felt. I have been talking to him as well," Tahir remarked.
With Bravo ruled out of the competition due to a right groin injury, CSK are likely to include Imran Tahir in the playing XI for the remaining four games.
"And once four overseas players are settled in CSK then it's hard for the fifth guy. I hope I get a game," he said.
Having lost 7 out of their 10 games, Super Kings are currently placed at the bottom in the eight-team points table. They are likely to miss out on a play-off berth for the first time in the history of the tournament.
(With ANI inputs)
