IPL 2023: Robin Uthappa Applauds CSK’s Star Batter Ambati Rayudu

Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has applauded Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Ambati Rayudu, saying that he is one of the most underrated cricketers in the country. While speaking to Jio Cinema, Uthappa suggested that Rayudu should have also been a part of India’s Test team as well. He also added that the veteran batter is a very knowledgeable cricketer, and any team would want to have him in its lineup.

He said: “He has been there, done that, and seen it all. He is one of the most underrated cricketers, India has ever produced. He should have played Test Cricket, I can’t believe he did not play the game. He is an astute student of the game, someone who knows the game inside out.”Absolute team man will do anything for the team. Every team would have loved to have him. I have loved him from the age of my junior days.”

Notably, Rayudu has achieved a lot of success in the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the years. However, he has struggled to score in the latest edition, mustering just 139 runs across 11 innings. And, he is set to retire after IPL 2023 final between GT and CSK as well.

IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings is the first team to reach the final

Meanwhile, the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are all set to battle it out in the all-important final of the IPL 2023. The match which was initially set to be played on Sunday, May 28, had to move as the game couldn’t be played because of heavy rainfall in Ahmedabad. The summit clash will take place on the reserve day, on Monday.

Ahead of the much-awaited summit clash, Ambati Rayudu took to his Twitter account to announce his retirement from the cash-rich league. The IPL 2023 final will be his last appearance in the league as well.

Announcing his retirement, he shared: “2 great teams mi nd csk,204 matches,14 seasons,11 playoffs,8 finals,5 trophies.hopefully 6th tonight. It’s been quite a journey. I have decided that tonight’s final is going to be my last game in the Ipl.i truly hav enjoyed playing this great tournament.Thank u all. No u turn.”

However, he has amassed 4329 runs in 203 matches in the IPL. The veteran has won the trophy on five occasions, thrice with Mumbai Indians (MI), and two times with the Chennai-based side as well.