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.
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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)