Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina select their joint MI-CSK playing XI of all-time

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are two of most successful franchises in history of Indian Premier League. While CSK have claimed IPL title thrice, Mumbai Indians have won coveted trophy on four occasions. MI-CSK rivalry is one of most intense rivalries on field between players as well as off field between fans. Over years, both teams have had champion players, who have been a part of several memorable encounters.

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Rohitr Sharma and Suresh Raina pick combined MI-CSK team

Amidst coronavirus pandemic, cricketers have resorted to social media to interact with fans. On Tuesday, Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma was involved in an Instagram live session with CSK batting mainstay Suresh Raina. Both players mutually picked a combined Mumbai Indians-Chennai Super Kings XI of all-time.

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Rohit Sharma and Suresh Raina picked Matw Hayden and Sachin Tendulkar as ir two openers. However, Rohit Sharma and Suresh Raina decided against naming mselves in team. Both of m picked CSK star Faf du Plessis at .3 followed by Ambati Rayudu, who secured . 4 position.

Rohit Sharma and Suresh Raina had a tough time choosing one star over ar. But y had reluctance in naming MS Dhoni as captain of team. y furr went on to pick as many as four all-rounders, i.e. Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja and Dwayne Bravo. Jasprit Bumrah and Harbhajan Singh made a cut into ir team as two specialist bowlers.

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Combined XI picked by Rohit Sharma and Suresh Raina:

Matw Hayden, Sachin Tendulkar, Faf du Plessis, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (Captain & wicket-keeper), Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Dwayne Bravo, Ravindra Jadeja, Harbhajan Singh, Jasprit Bumrah.

13th edition of IPL was slated to start on March 29. It was initially postponed to April 15 but it furr got delayed indefinitely in wake of pandemic. Both Rohit Sharma and Suresh Raina were set to ply ir trade for MI and CSK respectively before coronavirus crisis hit world.

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