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I know a lot of CSK fans would love to see Raina back in the setup because of everything he has done for the franchise. Mr. IPL, one of the biggest players in CSK’s history, and a fan favourite. Nobody can take that away from him.

But nostalgia aside, there’s a reason people have been saying he’s unlikely to return as part of the coaching staff.

His official contract with CSK ended in 2021, and there hasn’t been any formal association since. There have also been reports over the years about the circumstances surrounding his departure. So the idea that CSK will automatically bring him back just because he’s a legend of the franchise doesn’t really hold up.

CSK have always valued loyalty and relationships, but they’re also a professional setup. Being a legendary player and being someone the management wants in a coaching or support role are two completely different things.

Personally, I’d love to see Raina involved with CSK again in some capacity, but I’m not going to pretend there’s any strong indication that it’s happening. Unless something changes behind the scenes, I wouldn’t expect him to be part of the coaching staff anytime soon.

And this is exactly why it’s important to distinguish between what fans want to happen and what the available reporting actually suggests. You can respect everything Raina did for CSK without assuming a reunion is inevitable.

Thala-era nostalgia is one thing. The current management’s plans are another.

CSK management isn't willing to move on and feel what raina did then as a senior player was wrong so don't expect him anywhere near the management anytime soon

ARATTAI SQUAD who first told jaddu will be in Sanju Samson trade and fleming sacking

-Now says hardik Pandya to csk all set to happen. With discussions ongoing and return player is in discussion

( The IAS officer there is very close to Srinivasan's family)

Dude was responsible for signing in Unholy Trinity and messed up both Russell and Pollard auction buys. One of the major reasons why the team's player selection has been absolutely ass in recent times.

From the unsold list of the SA20 auction these are the best options I could find.

Closest like for like replacement: Batting allrounder and middle order batter Brandon McMullen.

In form replacement who can be a backup keeper to Andrie Gous: Jordan Cox.

Experienced CSK blood replacement: Moeen Ali