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From Ajinkya Rahane To Shane Watson: 7 Players Who Turned Career Around After Joining MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings - In Pics

MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has been one of the most successful franchises in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), winning the title four times CSK has been known for its ability to turn around the careers of players who have struggled elsewhere and provide them with a platform to perform at their best. In this article, we will look at seven such players who turned their careers around after joining CSK, from Ajinkya Rahane to Shane Watson, through a collection of pictures.

Michael Hussey

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Michael Hussey

Michael Hussey had a successful cricket career with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He played for the franchise from 2008 to 2013 and returned in 2015. Hussey scored over 1700 runs for CSK, played a crucial role in their championship-winning campaigns, and earned the nickname "Mr. Cricket."

Ajinkya Rahane

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Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane turned his career upside down with CSK as he reclaimed his position in the Test squad with a superb perfomance in IPL 2023. He has previously played for Rajasthan Royals, Rising Pune Supergiant and Kolkata Knight Riders in the tournament.

Ashish Nehra

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Ashish Nehra

Ashish Nehra had a short but memorable stint with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He played for CSK in 2014 and 2015, and was known for his ability to take wickets in crucial moments. He retired from all forms of cricket in 2017.

 

 

 

Ambati Rayudu

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Ambati Rayudu

Ambati Rayudu has been a crucial player for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He has been a consistent performer for the team since joining in 2018 and has scored over 1000 runs in his CSK career. Rayudu has also played vital roles in the team's title-winning campaigns in 2018 and 2021.

Shane Watson

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Shane Watson

Shane Watson was a crucial part of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team during his stint in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He played for CSK for four seasons and was instrumental in their title win in 2018. He scored a total of 953 runs and took six wickets for CSK.

 

 

 

Shivam Dube

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Shivam Dube

Shivam Dube is a promising all-rounder who was picked up by Chennai Super Kings in the 2022 IPL auction. He was earlier with Royal Challengers Bangalore Despite a lukewarm start, he has the potential to become a valuable asset for CSK in the future.

Robin Uthappa

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Robin Uthappa

Robin Uthappa joined Chennai Super Kings for the 2021 season of the Indian Premier League. He played a crucial role in CSK's victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, his former team, scoring 40 off 23 balls.