Jadeja does it again for CSK

Another match that CSK nearly made a melee of a small total. Thanks to the efforts on the fielding department and explosive batting of Jadeja, they won the match. CSK never learns from their past mistakes - another match in which the powerplay overs were dominated by the opposition. Until CSK find a method to dominant power-play overs, they would always start the match with a weakness. 

Positives:

1. Mohit Sharma & Christ Morris: Bowled well. Their tight overs slowly brought CSK into the match after the early onslaught

2. Jadeja & Ashwin - Spinner Pair: And I am expecting great things from this pair for both CSK and India. 

3. Jadeja, the batsman: Though i have always been a critic of Jadeja, his batting has improved leaps & bounds this season. Expecting great things from him - this season. 

4. Hussey: Though people may find faults with his run-rate, the difference between both the innings today was the anchor role played by Hussey.
5. Fielding: Run-out by Badri was exceptional. Those things can only be learnt by rote practice - i.e. throwing balls at a single wicket again, again & again. Fielding team & coach deserves applause for winning the match today. 

Negatives:

1. Team Management: At some point in the game, it felt like team management believed the game was on their hands. Other than this, I am not able to put any rationale reason for sending Ashwin as an opener. 

2. Vijay & Raina: They need to get their 'mojo' back. 

3. Albie: Another poor day in the bowling for Albie and he did not get an opportunity to showcase his batting. He desperately needs his confidence back. Among the current four foreign players, he is the most likely to be dropped to accommodate Nannes - once back from the injury. 

CSK has 3 must-win home matches coming up in the next 8 days. Time for the lions to roar and dominate the season 6. 

Fan's Man of the Match: Ravindra Jadeja.  

Albie & Chris Expected to Leave for IPL on Monday

Albie Morkel has confirmed in his twitter account that he would be catching a flight on Monday to join CSK Team. Expecting Albie Morkel to be the final piece in the winning combination for CSK. If you want to know more about the contributions of Albie & Chris to their respective teams in South Africa T20 Finals, read more at Cricinfo.

Update: Albie might have a ankle injury. He is going for a scan in the morning and then only - we will know the extend of the injury. Bad News for CSK :(

Update 2: Albie Morkel has confirmed in twitter that scan went well and he is leaving for India. Ooh!

Why should u follow @albiemorkel

Thought i do check out Albie Morkel's twitter page on&off.. I have not been following him so far. So it was a surprising to visit Albie's page today to find out that he has confirmed that he would stay with CSK on Nov 23rd. 15 days ahead of submission of names. Hmmm.. So started following him today to catch any more news like this.
So if you are not following Albie Morkel so far, follow him @ http://twitter.com/#!/albiemorkel

Albie Would like to Stay @ CSK

After Dhoni & Haydos, Albie Morkel has also confirmed that he would like to play for Chennai Super Kings next season.. Check his twitter status @ http://twitter.com/albiemorkel/status/25239983473

Now waiting for Raina to confirm his allegiance to Chennai Superkings

P.S: Thanks Siddharth for the tip