CSK releases star foreigner with 4 matches and play-offs still to go

CSK, on the other hand have the option of picking David Willey, if they wish to play an overseas fast bowler.

Three other England players, Rajastahan Royals’ Ben Stokes, Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Chris Woakes and Moeen are also slated to leave for England next week to prepare for the Test series against Pakistan.

The right-arm fast bowler played CSK’s first match of the season against Mumbai Indians but has since then remained in the bench.

It is unlikely that Super Kings management would seek a replacement for the England seamer.

Wood will fly back to England and play for Durham to prepare for the two-match Test series against Pakistan, which begins from May 24.

CSK have decided to release England fast bowler Mark Wood with four matches and the play-off stages still to go.

The Yellow brigade lost their last two matches, that too comprehensively to Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore to remain at 14 points after 10 matches.

Not known for too much of chopping and changing, Dhoni has miraculously altered his stance, trying out different things in almost every match.

From juggling with the batting order to playing musical chairs with the foreigners, Dhoni has done it all in this IPL.

And now, the Super Kings have become the first franchise in this season’s IPL to release a player.

The Chennai Super Kings juggernaut has suddenly hit a roadblock in the eleventh edition of IPL.

After being the frontrunners to secure first qualification to the play-offs, CSK now have a tough challenge to remain in the top two of league table.