IPL 2020: Veteran leggie Imran Tahir puts team first above himself in a heartwarming tweet

Veteran Chennai spinner Imran Tahir said that it is t about his featuring in playing XI, what is important is that his team wins matches. star leggie who was retained by former champions for a third successive season has t played a single game so far for Men In Yellow and re has been serious speculation as to when Proteas spinner will be seen in action in ongoing Dream11 IPL 2020. 

'It's my duty to return favors': Imran Tahir

"When I used to play many players carried drinks for me w when deserved players are in field it's my duty to return favors. It's t about me playing or t it's about my team winning. If I get a chance I will do my best but for me team is important," Tahir tweeted.

Re leg-spinner's tweet here:

41-year-old spinner has played 23 matches for Chennai in IPL, managing to take 32 wickets with his best figures being 4-12. Tahir finished 2019 edition of IPL as highest wicket-taker with 26 wickets from 17 games. But last year's purple-cap holder is yet to get d this season after eight games.

Chennai keep ir Dream11 IPL 2020 hopes alive

Chennai earned two precious points that y desperately needed to keep ir hopes alive by overcoming sourn rivals Hyderab by 20 runs in Dream11 IPL 2020 league match at  Dubai International Cricket Stium, Dubai on Tuesday. 

three-time winners posted 167/6 in ir 20 overs after winning toss and electing to bat first riding on some stellar batting performances from veterans Ambati Rayudu (41) and Shane Watson (42). 

In reply, Orange Army were reduced to 99/4 on a wicket that was on slower side. However, Kane Williamson played a sheet anchor's role to near perfection by scoring a blistering 39-ball 57 and once he was dismissed, lower order failed to make much of an impact and 2016 champions were eventually restricted to 147/8.

What's next for MS Dhoni & Co.?

By virtue of this win, Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led side have moved to sixth place in points table with six points from eight matches. y will be looking to continue ir winning momentum when y lock horns with an in-form Delhi on Saturday, October 17 at Sharjah Cricket Stium.

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(Im Courtesy: Imran Tahir Twitter)

(With ANI Inputs)