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Chennai were only able to win four out of their 14 games in the Indian T20 League 2022. Thus, they weren't really at their best this season. However, the yellow army are expected to comeback stronger during the next edition in 2023.
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Besides, they do have several promising youngsters in their XI. As a matter of fact, many uncapped players made their Indian T20 League debut for Chennai in the 2022 edition. They are in safe games as MS Dhoni has a knack for grooming talented individuals. Today, we shall be taking a look at three uncapped players Chennai might retain ahead of the Indian T20 League 2023:
1) Mukesh Choudhary:
Mukesh Choudhary managed to impress one and all. It wouldn't be an overstatement to say that he was one of the best bowlers for the Chennai-based franchise in the 2022 edition. He was superb with the new ball.
Choudhary picked 16 wickets in 13 games at an average of 25.5. He also picked a four-fer as well. Thus, he could go on to become a regular feature in Chennai's playing XI during the 2023 edition.
2) Simarjeet Singh:
Simarjeet Singh was fantastic in the limited opportunities he got during this edition. Although the pacer picked just four wickets in six games, his economy rate was just 7.67.
Besides, he got the new ball to swing as well. His best performance came during Chennai's match against Delhi. During that game, Singh picked two wickets in his full quota of four overs, while giving just 27 runs.
3) Matheesha Pathirana:
Matheesha Pathirana reminded the fans of Lasith Malinga. His unique bowling action resembles the Sri Lankan legend. He is arguably one of the biggest finds for Chennai this season. The 19-year-old picked two wickets in two games at an economy rate of 7.61.
With age on his side, he could go on to do wonders for Chennai in the near future. Besides, Dhoni himself praised the youngster. Thus, he can prove to be the "X Factor" for the yellow army in the 2023 edition.