CSK vs GT IPL 2022: Why is Ambati Rayudu Not Playing Today?

Ambati Rayudu CSK vs GT IPL 2022: In a big news update, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) senior batsman Ambati Rayudu is not playing the today Indian Premier League (IPL 2022) match against Gujarat Titans at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Rayudu was recently in the limelight after he first announced on Twitter that this will be his last IPL season, however, within minutes, the right-hander deleted the post on the social media platform. CSK team management came up with an official statement that the veteran batsman is not taking retirement from IPL anytime soon and is just not happy with his recent performances.

CSK vs GT IPL 2022: Why is Ambati Rayudu Not Playing Today?

After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni gave the big news that they have made quite a few changes to their playing 11 from the last loss against Mumbai Indians. The decision included the absence of Ambati Rayudu who has been dropped from the CSK side after inconsistent form this T20 season.

“We will bat first. It’s very hot. The wickets have been used quite a bit so it will slow down. Hope it stays the same throughout or slows down in the second half of the game. Theekshana the way he has come in and contributed. Conway at the top order have been positives. We have a lot of changes. Robbie, Rayudu, Bravo, Theekshana are missing. Jaggi, Solanki, Santner, Matheesha are playing,” said Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni at the toss.

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— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 15, 2022

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Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans: Confirmed CSK Playing 11

The Chennai Super Kings have included the likes of N Jagadeesan, Prashant Solanki, Matheesha Pathirana and Mitchell Santner in the playing 11 for this game against Gujarat Titans. Ambati Rayudu, Robin Uthappa, Maheesh Theekshana and Dwayne Bravo are not playing.

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CSK Playing 11
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Devon Conway
Moeen Ali
Shivam Dube
N Jagadeesan
MS Dhoni
Mitchell Santner
Prashant Solanki
Simarjeet Singh
Mukesh Choudhary 
Matheesha Pathirana

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