Indian Premier League 2021 | Du Plessis makes my job easier, says Ruturaj Gaikwad
The Hindu
The opening duo notched up dazzling half-centuries while stitching a 115-run partnership to give CSK the best possible start.
Young Chennai Super Kings opener Ruturaj Gaikwad says Faf du Plessis’ ability to play innovative shots and take on the bowlers makes “my job easier” at the other end. Gaikwad (64), du Plessis (95) and pacer Deepak Chahar (4/29) were the architects of CSK’s 18-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL here on Wednesday. “With Faf, it is pretty much easy. He has an innovation skill so he takes on the bowlers and it makes my job little bit easier,” Gaikwad told teammate Lungi Ngidi in a video posted on the IPL website.
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