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In pics: Top guns Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings gear up for IPL 2021
Former Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have begun their preparations for the 14th edition of the T20 league but in rival cities as no franchise will play at home due to COVID-19 pandemic. While defending champions Mumbai Indians will be seen in IPL 2021 opener against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Chennai on Friday (April 9), CSK will take on last year's runners-up Delhi Capitals in the second match of the tournament on Saturday (April 10) in Mumbai. Both side will be fully charged-up to get their IPL 2021 campaign off to a winning start. We take a look at preparation of two teams through these pics.
Stephen Fleming with Dwayne Bravo
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Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming (left) with all-rounder Dwayne Bravo at practice in Mumbai. CSK failed to qualify for the Playoffs in 2020 for the first time in IPL history. (Photo: Chennai Super Kings)
Jasprit Bumrah returns from honeymoon
Mumbai Indians paceman Jasprit Bumrah bowls in the nets in Chennai. Bumrah joined the Mumbai Indians last week after returning from honeymoon with his sports presenter wife Sanjana Ganesan. (Photo: Mumbai Indians)
Arjun Tendulkar with Dhawal Kulkarni
Mumbai Indians all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar with Dhawal Kulkarni after a training session in Chennai. Arjun, son of legendary Sachin Tendulkar, was bought by IPL defending champions Mumbai Indians for Rs 20 lakh during the auction last month. (Photo: Mumbai Indians)
Ravindra Jadeja with Suresh Raina and Cheteshwar Pujara
Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja (left) with teammates Suresh Raina (centre) and Cheteshwar Pujara at a practice session in Mumbai. Jadeja is returning from injury after fracturing a finger in the third-Test against Australia down under, earlier this year. (Photo: Chennai Super Kings)
Ishan Kishan hits the gym
Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper batsman Ishan Kishan trains in the gym in Chennai. Kishan notched up 516 runs in 14 games last season at a phenomenal strike-rate of over 145. (Photo: Mumbai Indians)
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