‘Mustafizur’s strengths are his change of pace and variations’

 

Voice and poise: Srikkanth and Badrinath at the event with anchor Bhavna. B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM

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Sports Bureau CHENNAI  

Chennai Super Kings is a franchise synonymous with consistency and success in the IPL. As the reigning champion looks to chase a record sixth title, former CSK and India player S. Badrinath identified death-bowling specialist Mustafizur Rahman as one of the key players for CSK. 

At the unveiling of the Star Sports Tamil star cast commentary team for the TATA IPL 2024 alongside former India Captain K. Srikkanth, Badrinath said, “I think he is a great addition to the team. I know for a fact that Dhoni wants a left-arm fast bowler in the side, CSK has always backed left-arm seamers like Doug Bollinger and Dirk Nannes in the past. 

Mustafizur’s strengths are his change of pace and variations. Look at how successful Dwayne Bravo was, using his variations at Chepauk! Mustafizur is a superb backup, and has also been picked up at a great price.” Recently, R. Ashwin praised the former Tamil Nadu batter as one of the best players of spin he has encountered. 

When asked about Ashwin’s achievements, Badrinath said, “He is one of the best students of the game. For all that he has achieved, heis still looking to learn. He constantly wants to improve and innovate his game. He does not sit on his laurels; he is always thinking about the next step. I think that has made him achieve what he has achieved.”