Joju George's 'Paripadi' makers reveal Shaneem's character in film on actor's birthday
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 12 (IANS) The makers of popular Malayalam actor and director Joju George's eagerly awaited upcoming film 'Paripadi' revealed the character that actor Shaneem plays in the film on the occasion of the actor's birthday on Monday. Using the official social media handles of the film, the makers wrote, Happy Birthday @shaneemz. Revealing 100 Characters Of PARIPADI. Character No-7 Shaneem as Neel Madhu IPS. #PARIPADI Written and Directed by JOJU GEORGE. In Theatres From December 2026 !!! The makers have already revealed among other things the characters that Aishwarya Chandran and Ajayan Adat play in the film. While Aishwarya Chandran plays a character called Gayathri in the film,actor Ajayan Adat plays a character called Suku in the film. Interestingly, Ajayan Adat is also handling the film's sound design. It was in April this year that the makers had officially announced the title of the film as Paripadi. Joju George, who had shared the title poster of the film on his social media handles, had then said, My Next (folded hands image) #paripadi. Written and Directed by JOJU GEORGE. @paripadimovie @jojugeorgeactorofficial #rajeevravi @venukunnappilly @kavyafilmcompany @itsyuvan @anbariv_action_director. THANK YOU Venuchettan , Rajeevettan, Yuvan Sir, Anbarivmaster and all my cast & crew. The film, which has triggered huge excitement among fans and film buffs, has music by Tamil music director Yuvan Shankar Raja, the younger son of Ilaiyaraaja, and cinematography by Rajeev Ravi. Produced by Venu Kunnappilly on behalf of Kavya Film Company, 'Paripadi' has editing by Manu Antony and stunt choreography by National Award winning stunt choreographer duo Anbariv. Production design is being handled by Sabu Mohan. Make up for the film is by N G Roshan while costumes have been designed by Melwy J. The film has triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs as 'Pani', Joju George's first film as a director, had gone on to emerge a huge superhit. It received critical acclaim not just in Kerala but also in Tamil Nadu.
Over 61.84 lakh TN school students to receive cakes on Children
Chennai: In a first of its kind, over 61.84 lakh students studying in government and government-aided schools across Tamil Nadu will receive cakes as part of the Childrens Day celebrations on Friday. Following the directives of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, the state government has sanctioned Rs 9.27 crore to distribute cakes and greeting cards, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Police freeze ex-DMK MLA's 29 bank accounts in TN school bribery case
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 12 (IANS) Chennais Central Crime Branch has frozen 29 bank accounts belonging to former DMK MLA Muthukumar as its investigation into an alleged Rs 100-crore bribery case involving private schools widens to examine financial transactions linked to former Minister Anbil Mahesh and other accused. According to reports, police have seized Rs 4.5 crore from accounts associated with Muthukumar, who also serves as the state treasurer of a private schools association. Investigators have additionally frozen 20 bank accounts linked to another DMK leader, Arasakumar, reportedly containing a total of Rs 4 lakh. The action comes amid an ongoing investigation into allegations that substantial sums were collected from private schools as bribes. Anbil Mahesh, former school education minister in the DMK government, was arrested in connection with the case and put in Puzhal Central Prison. Muthukumar, who had allegedly been evading arrest, surrendered before a special court in Chennai on October 28. The court remanded him in judicial custody until November 12. His current remand period ends on Thursday, with any extension requiring a further court order. The Central Crime Branch registered a case against Anbil Mahesh, Arasakumar and Muthukumar and began examining their alleged involvement in the collection of money from private educational institutions. The reported freezing of accounts marks a significant development in the financial investigation. Police are also reportedly scrutinising bank accounts belonging to Anbil Mahesh. Depending on the findings of that examination, investigators could move to freeze his accounts as well. However, the information available does not establish that such action has already been taken against the former minister. The financial scrutiny is intended to establish the movement of funds and determine whether transactions involving the accused are connected to the alleged bribery. The reported amounts found in or seized from individual accounts should not, by themselves, be treated as proof that the money represents proceeds of the alleged offence. While the overall allegation concerns Rs 100 crore, the reported action against Muthukumars accounts relates to Rs 4.5 crore, with a further Rs 4 lakh reportedly held in Arasakumars frozen accounts. The allegations remain under investigation. Further developments will depend on the examination of banking records and subsequent court proceedings.
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 12(IANS) Stating that his Instagram account will henceforth serve as an official platform for all his film announcements, promotions, professional updates and media communications, well known Malayalam actor and producer Unni Mukundan on Thursday announced that he had decided to step back from the platform and that his account had been entrusted to a talent agency for it to ensure authentic and timely updates. In a statement, which was shared on his account by the talent agency, the actor said, Hello Everyone, Social media has always been a wonderful space to connect with you, share moments and experience your love and support. As I move forward, I have decided to step back from personal engagement and give this platform a more focused professional purpose. He went on to say, Going forward, this account will serve as my official platform for film announcements, promotions, professional updates and media communications. Its management and administration will be entrusted to 22 Frames Talent Agency, ensuring authentic and timely updates. He concluded the note saying, While my presence here may change, my gratitude for your love and support will always remain the same. The agency, for its part, announced the news of it taking over the actor's account. It wrote, A new chapter, a new direction. With a vision to focus on what lies ahead, Unni Mukundans official social media platform will now be managed by 22 FRAMES Talent Agency, bringing you authentic updates, film announcements, promotions and more. Thank you for the continued love and support. On the work front, the well known actor and producer, who has delivered several memorable performances in Malayalam and Tamil cinema, is to direct his upcoming 50th film. The film is being produced by Unni Mukundan's production banner Unni Mukundan Films (UMF) in association with Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathaks Panorama Studios. Unni Mukundan, while speaking about his 50th film, had said, My 50th film is a very special milestone for me, and being able to step into the role of writer-director makes it even more meaningful. Ive always wanted to tell stories in my own voice, and this felt like the right project and the right time to take that step. Working with Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak and the Panorama Studios team brings together a wonderful combination of experience and creative energy. Im excited about what we are building together and hope the film connects with audiences across languages and regions.
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Ashwin begins dubbing for Jayaram's 'Good News'
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 12 (IANS) Dubbing for director Nagendramurugan's upcoming Tamil film 'Good News', featuring actors Jayaram and Ashwin in the lead, has now begun with a traditional pooja ceremony. Sources close to the unit said that the dubbing process for the film officially began on Wednesday at D Studios. The team began the dubbing schedule with a traditional pooja ceremony, seeking the blessings of the divine for the smooth and successful completion of the film's post-production activities. Actor Ashwin commenced dubbing for his portions, marking the beginning of this important phase in the film's journey towards its theatrical release. The auspicious occasion was graced by the film's co-producer Saiprabhu Jayakumar and director Nagendra Murugan, who were present at D Studios to oversee the commencement of the dubbing process. The unit had wrapped up the film's shooting in the last week of October. Movietron Production, the production house that is making the film, had taken to its social media timelines to announce the wrapping up of shooting. It had said, From One last shot! to Pack-up sollunga boss!. Crazy scenes, crazier people, endless laughter, unforgettable memories, and a whole lot of GOOD NEWS! GOOD NEWS is - THATS A WRAP! Produced By @j_saivinoth, Co-produced by @jksaiprabhu @Movietronindia. The makers also released a video on the occasion that comprised of BTS moments from the film's sets. The unit of the film had completed its first schedule of shooting in July this year. Sources close to the unit have told IANS that the film will be a wholesome family entertainer. The film, they claim, will aim to bring audiences a heartwarming family entertainer filled with emotion, humour, and memorable moments. Produced under the banner of Movietron Production, Good News stars veteran actor Jayaram and Ashwin in the lead, with Kalyani Anil making her Tamil cinema debut as the female lead. The ensemble cast also includes Asha Sarath, Muthukumar, Jaffer, Kuraishi, Deepa, Vinothini, Divya, Manimegalai, Jensan Diwakar, and several other talented artistes. A highlight of the upcoming film is that acclaimed filmmaker director Pandiraj has written the dialogues for the film. Widely celebrated for his emotionally rich family entertainers and relatable storytelling, director Pandiraj's contribution is expected to add immense strength, warmth, humour, and authenticity to the screenplay, making it a significant creative asset for the film. The film boasts a talented technical crew with Praveenkumar handling cinematography, Siddu Kumar composing the music, Sherif Master choreographing the songs, Karthickvasan serving as the Art Director, and Arjune Babu as the editor. L. M. Dhanasehar serves as the Executive Producer, while Aravindhan is the Second Executive Producer.
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G V Prakash: Final schedule of Selvaraghavan
G V Prakash: Final schedule of Selvaraghavans Mental Manadhil is on! Chennai: Three time National Award winner G V Prakash, who plays the lead in ace director Selvaraghavans upcoming film, Mental Manadhil, has now disclosed that the final schedule of the film was currently on. Taking to his X timeline, G V Prakash shared BTS [] The post G V Prakash: Final schedule of Selvaraghavans Mental Manadhil is on! appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Manikandan-starrer Makkal Kaavalan's makers release first single 'Ignore' from film
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 12 (IANS) The makers of director Santhosh Kumar's action entertainer, 'Makkal Kavalan', featuring one of Tamil cinema's fastest rising stars K Manikandan in the lead, have now unveiled Ignore, the first single from their upcoming action drama much to the delight of fans and film buffs. Ignore features vocals by Yogi B, the Malaysian rapper known as the 'Godfather of Tamil Hip-Hop', actor and singer Aditi Shankar, and Nivas K Prasanna. The song has been composed, arranged and programmed by Nivas K Prasanna, with lyrics penned by M.K. Balaji. The song, which tells the story of a police officer who is ignored and humiliated at every turn, is a rap-driven anthem that refuses to stay in its pain. The song moves constantly between hurt and resolve, as the protagonist draws his strength from the very wounds that weigh on him, and rap gives that shift its edge. A short section rooted in a ritual folk tradition brings a raw, earthy turn before the track rises again, with parai drums that lift it into defiance. It is a song of resilience and self-belief, about the moment a victim becomes the victor. Produced by Birla Studios and Pa Ranjith & Aditi Anand's Neelam Studios, Makkal Kaavalan has been written and directed by Santhosh Kumar. Sources close to the unit say that the film follows a simple man determined to live with dignity until a corrupt system leaves him with only two choices: surrender or resist. What begins as one mans struggle for survival grows into something far larger, forcing him to become a leader he never sought to be. As the battle intensifies and the price of resistance mounts, the line between an ordinary man and a peoples protector begins to disappear. The film, which has triggered huge expectations, is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on December 4 this year. Apart from Manikandan, the film will also feature Vaagai Chandrasekar, A Venkatesh, R.K. Vijaymurugan, Shanmugam Muthusamy, Sabumon, Unni Maya, Divya Sripada, Jenson Dhivakar, Lallu, Gemini Mani and Raghu among others. On the technical front, the film has cinematography by Pratheepan Selvaratnam, editing by Arul Moses, production design by Pappanadu C Uthayakumar, stunts by Don Ashok, sound design by Anthony Jayaruban, costume design by Sureshkumar and makeup by Ramachandran. --
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Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 11 (IANS) Sharing pictures from his wedding with Kavya Maran, the daughter of Sun Group Chairman Kalanidhi Maran and the owner of the IPL franchise SunRisers Hyderabad, one of India's top music directors Anirudh Ravichander on Wednesday said, My once in a lifetime, for a lifetime 11.11.' The wedding, which took place in Greece over a two-day period, has been the cynosure of all eyes as distinguished guests for the wedding were flown to the venue. Among those present at the wedding were Tamil film Superstar Rajinikanth and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin. Sun Pictures, the production house of Kalanidhi Maran, took to its timeline to share moments captured during the star-studded wedding. The production house wished the couple saying, Heartiest congratulations to Kaviya and Anirudh on their wedding! #KAVIYAandANIRUDH. The news of the music director's wedding was first officially confirmed by the Telangana Chief Minister's office which put out a post on its X timeline saying that Sun Group Chairman Kalanidhi Maran and his wife Kavery Maran had called on the Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy at his residence in Jubilee hills to invite him to the wedding reception of his daughter Kavya Maran, which was to be held in Chennai on November 21. The post put out by the Telangana CM's office read, Sun Group Chairman Shri Kalanithi Maran and his wife, Smt. Kavery Maran, met Honble Chief Minister Shri A. Revanth Reddy at his residence in Jubilee Hills and invited him to the wedding reception of their daughter, Kavya Maran. It further said, The wedding reception of Kavya Maran and Anirudh Ravichander is scheduled to be held in Chennai on November 21. #KalanithiMaran #KavyaMaran. The celebrity couple's wedding comes at a time when director Nelson Dilipkumar's 'Jailer 2', featuring Superstar Rajinikanth in the lead and having music by Anirudh Ravichander, has gone on to emerge a superhit worldwide. It may be recalled that Jailer, which was produced by Kalanidhi Maran's Sun Pictures, had raked in a whopping 650 crores worldwide. In fact, the film was such a phenomenal success that the producers of the film, Sun Pictures, overjoyed with the collections, not only gifted Superstar Rajinikanth a BMW X7 car, they also gifted director Nelson Dilipkumar and Anirudh Ravichander brand new Porsche cars and cheques for undisclosed amounts.
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Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 11(IANS) The makers of ace director Mani Ratnam's eagerly awaited entertainer 'Inji Vellam', featuring actors Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi in the lead, on Wednesday announced that the film would hit screens worldwide on January 29 next year. Taking to its social media timelines, Madras Talkies, the production house of ace director Mani Ratnam and one of the production houses producing the film, wrote, Save the date. Subaskaran Presents. #InjiVellam from Jan 29th, Worldwide. Jointly produced by Lyca Productions and Madras Talkies, the film has music by Oscar winner A R Rahman. In March this year, Madras Talkies had confirmed that A R Rahman was composing music for the film. The film has cinematography by well known cinematographer Avik Mukhopadhayay and editing by Mani Ratnam's trusted editor Sreekar Prasad. Costumes for the breezy entertainer have been designed by Eka Lakhani. Art direction for the film is being handled by Sharmishta Roy. While the stunts in the film have been choreographed by Dhilip Subbarayan, dances in the film have been choreographed by Brinda Gopal. Make-up is by Ranjith Ambady. The makers had announced the title of the film in September this year, with a cute clip that only had voiceovers. The brief clip featured a conversation between Sai Pallavi and Vijay Sethupathi. Sai Pallavi says that he (Vijay Sethupathi) is the inji (ginger) and that she is the vellam (jaggery) in the title. She then changes it to she being the inji and he being the vellam. Eventually, Vijay Sethupathi ends the confusion saying that he is the ginger and she is the jaggery. It may be recalled that Vijay Sethupathi, in an interview to a media house, had disclosed that he found Mani Ratnam to be very fast and that he had requested the ace director that he would come whenever he got time to read the script along with him and try to understand what it was that the ace filmmaker expected from him for this role. This is not the first time that Vijay Sethupathi is working with Mani Ratnam. The star has already worked with the ace director in his earlier film, 'Chekka Chevantha Vaanam.'
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Madras Musical Association to host an evening of orchestral and choral music
When music is the host, who can reject an RSVP? Another musical evening is around the corner, as the group will showcase a symphony orchestra along with choral works
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Three-time Grammy Award winner and Padma Shri recipient Ricky Kej will receive the Srajan The Spark Lifetime Achievement Award in Udaipur on November 15, 2026. The honour comes from Srajan The Spark - a movement of music lovers dedicated to preserving Indias musical heritage. Headquartered in Udaipur, with 16 chapters in India and abroad, the movement was founded and is helmed by Prasanna K. Khamesra, a retired IPS officer. Kej will mark the occasion with The Earth Symphony, a free concert for environmental awareness that is expected to draw close to 10,000 people. It will be his first-ever public concert in Udaipur, and a homecoming for a musician whose father hails from Rajasthan. The evening will include songs on Rajasthan and his versions of folk songs from across India. With this award, Kej steps into a roll of honour that reads like a history of Indian music itself. Past recipients of Srajans Lifetime Achievement honour include Padmavibhushan Dr L Subramaniam, Padmabhushan Vishwamohan Bhatt, A Sivamani, Pt. Ronu Majumdar, Usha Mangeshkar, Anup Jalota, Roop Kumar Rathod, Sudesh Bhosle, the duo Anand-Milind, Anandji of Kalyan ji-Anandji, lyricist Yogesh, Sameer Anjan, poet and actor Shailesh Lodha among many others. It's absolutely amazing to be in that company, shared Kej. I am thrilled as this is an award from India, my country. And not only that, its an award in particular from Rajasthan, where my father hails from. Ricky Kej has brought great recognition to India and Rajasthan, not only through his music but through his extraordinary work for environmental conservation across the globe, said Khamesra. Srajan originated in Udaipur, and Ricky also has his roots in our state. We are immensely proud to honour him. Interestingly, Srajan was born in 2013 in Udaipur over a cup of tea, when Khamesra, a music lover since childhood, and some of his friends set out to bring Indias fading music, poetry and shayari back to the people. Khamesra has always believed that his professional responsibilities and personal passion could coexist, and through his years in the police, neither ever stood in the way of the other. What makes it rare is that it is entirely self-funded. Close to 1,500 industrialists and dignitaries who are proud members of Srajan the Spark contribute from their own pockets, purely for the love of Indian music. From Udaipur, it has grown to Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ahmedabad, Delhi NCR, Kota, Hyderabad, Asansol, Chennai, Canada and London, etc. The stage it has built is a treasure. Artists such as Anup Jalota, Pankaj Udhas, Suresh Wadekar, Usha Uthup, Nitin Mukesh and many others have performed at Srajan, as have poets such as Rahat Indori, Wasim Barelvi and Nida Fazli, etc. It also seeks out unsung artists and gives young talent a stage alongside the masters. The movement is now working towards establishing Srajan Music Schools across India, along with a Music Museum and Academy in Udaipur, where work is already underway. Kej shares that same commitment to Indias musical roots. No matter how hard I try to make a completely western piece of music, there will always be a soul of India within that music, said Kej. And, that soul is exactly what brings him and Srajan together. Kej has made it his mission over the next five to six years to document as many of Indias tribal songs and musicians as he can, building a permanent archive of musical forms passed down orally for thousands of years and now vanishing. Those songs, he said, carry indigenous knowledge about coexisting with nature and our place as human beings in the world. Art is all about breaking the rules, but you have to know the rules first in order to break them, he said. That's why its very important that these traditional forms of music are preserved. All other contemporary forms come from them. And in this regard, Srajan the Spark is doing fantastic work in keeping Indias classical and folk traditions alive. Ricky Kej will receive Hindustan Zinc-Srajan The Spark Lifetime Achievement Award on November 15 at DPS School, Udaipur, to be presented by Srajan - The Spark & Bijay Kumar Surana Foundation in collaboration with Hindustan Zinc Limited.
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Livingstone, Edwards Trade Signals definite Shift In Thinking At CSK, Says Abhinav Mukund
Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bringing in overseas all-rounder Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) via a trade deal marks a clear change in the franchises thinking, said former India batter Abhinav Mukund. He also felt the move fills the need for more power in the middle order for CSK and get an overseas all-rounder in the process. In exchange for bringing in Livingstone and Edwards, CSK traded left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed and right-arm fast bowler Nathan Ellis to SRH. From CSKs point of view, the trade move for Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards feels like a definite shift in thinking. They want more power in the middle order, and they want an overseas all-rounder. Liam Livingstone fulfils that gap, as he can go bang-bang with the bat after the younger Indian players. Plus, he provides them the option of off-spin bowling, which will come in handy when they go up against sides that have a lot of left-handed batters in their playing XI. Jack Edwards, a brilliant young Australian fast-bowling all-rounder, bats with a high strike rate, chips in with useful bowling spells, and hes a mystery for many teams as hes recently burst onto the scene. CSK can use him as their trump card in the next season of the IPL, said Mukund on JioStar. Five-time champions CSK have missed the playoffs in the last two seasons, and they are reshaping their squad before the November 17 retention deadline for IPL 2027 under new head coach Zaheer Khan, as well as Albie Morkel, Gareth Batty and Mohit Sharma joining the coaching staff. Mukund also thought that CSK may still hold on to Australian pacer Spencer Johnson. Also, CSK have a surplus of left-arm seamers, so Khaleel Ahmed moving to SRH need not be a bad thing for CSK, because theyve already got Gurjapneet Singh and Mukesh Choudhary, and it looks like they might end up retaining Spencer Johnson. He also felt the recent trade deal reflected a franchise still working out what it wants to be as a unit, including how it splurged on young players Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma for Rs 14.2 crore each in last years auction. CSK, to me, are a side still struggling to figure out what their correct identity is. They changed their identity from Dads Army to youth because they found success in Ayush Mhatre and Urvil Patel, so they decided to back Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma. But they spent huge amounts to bring them into the squad, and that cost them in the auction and last season as well, because Prashant couldnt perform in the limited number of games. Kartik did well but still couldnt have a major impact in helping them win games. I felt that spending over Rs 28 crores on both of them was a bit of a big gamble. Unfortunately, Prashant Veer, for me, goes back into the auction pool, as CSK will need money to sort out the gaps in their squad, which means Prashant will have to be released, added Mukund. With Livingstone and Edwards joining the overseas group, former India opener Aakash Chopra said settling on the right combination of four foreign players would be one of Zaheers first big tasks, adding that trades matter more than usual ahead of a mini auction. Zaheer Khan is now the man in charge of CSK, and his way of thinking is very different from that of Stephen Fleming, so that combination of four overseas players becomes interesting as well. If Noor Ahmad is not going away and does get retained, he gives CSK a quality left-arm wrist spinner who can pick up wickets in the middle overs. There is also Akeal Hosein who can give them overs with the new ball. So that makes it two foreigners. If Overton is fit, he will be a starter too. Dewald Brevis is obviously there as an investment, and he is an automatic pick in the playing XI. He walks into it directly. Zaheer Khan is now the man in charge of CSK, and his way of thinking is very different from that of Stephen Fleming, so that combination of four overseas players becomes interesting as well. If Noor Ahmad is not going away and does get retained, he gives CSK a quality left-arm wrist spinner who can pick up wickets in the middle overs. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Ayush Mhatre Not A Tradable Option As Hes CSKs Next Big Thing: Abhinav Mukund
Chennai Super Kings: Former India batter Abhinav Mukund believes five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) should not even consider trading away young batter Ayush Mhatre, saying hes the next big thing for the franchise. He also suggested that the five-time champions explore a trade for Urvil Patel ahead of the November 17 retention deadline for IPL 2027, before the auction happens on December 16 in Goa. Mhatre, who led India to this years U19 World Cup triumph, has undergone surgery for his right hamstring injury after suffering a tear on his return to action in the Ranji Trophy last month. Mhatre is likely to remain on the sidelines for two to three months. Incidentally, Mhatre suffered a left hamstring tear while turning out for CSK in this years IPL and was ruled out of the competition. I feel there is an opportunity for CSK to trade a player like Urvil Patel. CSK already have the likes of Ayush Mhatre, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis and Sarfaraz Khan in their squad, and if all of these batters are fit, then Urvil sadly doesnt find a place in the side. So, if CSK are investing in all of the above batters as their future, then they should trade Urvil Patel. He is someone who will benefit a team which needs top-order firepower and a wicketkeeper, and that could work very well. Ayush Mhatre is not a tradable option. Hes the next big thing for CSK, bats at number three, opens the batting, and gives them an explosive start. Right now, they have too many top-order batters. Everyone wants to bat in the top four, and that is a problem. So why not release Urvil and keep Sarfaraz as your backup? It would give CSK a more settled squad and give Urvil the game time he deserves, Mukund said on JioStar. CSK have missed the playoffs in each of the last two seasons, and there has been speculation over whether they could part ways with batting all-rounder Shivam Dube. Mukund, however, was firm that the left-handed batter, known to be a spin hitter, should stay in the team. There is a lot of trade talk about Shivam Dube, but I personally would keep him because I feel there is a need for a player of his skillset in this CSK team. He was a key player in their success in 2023 as well and he gives CSK a rare balance of a left-handed batter in the middle order who can take down spin, and on top of that, he can bowl a few overs of medium pace when needed. On slow, turning tracks at Chepauk, his bowling becomes even more useful because he hits the deck and gets the ball to grip. He is also a proven performer in pressure situations, and you need players like him in the squad. There is a lot of trade talk about Shivam Dube, but I personally would keep him because I feel there is a need for a player of his skillset in this CSK team. He was a key player in their success in 2023 as well and he gives CSK a rare balance of a left-handed batter in the middle order who can take down spin, and on top of that, he can bowl a few overs of medium pace when needed. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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