ROBIN UTHAPPA

Robin Uthappa initially opened the innings for CSK in IPL 2022 after Devon Conway was discarded after playing one match in the initial stages. He played 12 matches in all, moving to no.4 spot after Conway came back into the XI.

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He made 230 runs with the best of 88 at an average of 20.90 and a strike rate of 134.50. He hit 14 sixes and 19 fours with the bat. However, his performance may not be enough for CSK to retain him before the IPL 2023, especially with the focus turning on a younger lot of players.