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Updated March 24th, 2021 at 16:25 IST

Are CSK team 2021 planning to utilize Robin Uthappa more as a mentor than player?

While Robin Uthappa is slated to join the CSK team 2021 as a batsman this IPL 2021 season, he recently attended a coaching course organised by the BCCI.

Reported by: Aakash Saini
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently conducted Fast Track Level 2 coaching courses at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. Robin Uthappa was among the prominent names to have attended the courses alongside the likes of former cricketers Wasim Jaffer, L Balaji and Ramesh Powar. Interestingly, the cricketer joined the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as a player earlier this year after he was released from the Rajasthan Royals camp.

MS Dhoni in CSK team 2021 training sessions, watch video

Robin Uthappa takes coaching courses ahead of IPL 2021

The CSK players have already begun training for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2021 (IPL 2021) season. Several of their stars, including captain MS Dhoni, can be seen sweating it out at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Apparently, their new-recruit Robin Uthappa has been taking coaching lessons as part of a BCCI course at the NCA, under its head Rahul Dravid.

A BCCI official recently stated that their coaching course includes a wide array of topics. They cover “Skill Acquisition, Applied Biomechanics in Pace Bowling, Spin Bowling, Batting” among several other aspects of the game. President Sourav Ganguly also said in a release that "we have some of the best coaching talents in the world" and their courses at NCA will only further benefit Indian cricket.

Although there has been no official statement from the CSK camp, this would raise questions regarding Robin Uthappa's immediate and long-term future. It is likely that Uthappa might utilise the opportunity or rather given one by CSK to coach or mentor the younger batsmen of the side, giving the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad more game time at the top of the order. Even if Uthappa is not designated by CSK as a batting coach, his experience could be vital in taking some pressure of the likes of MS Dhoni when it comes to communicating and strategizing with the Indian contingent. 

CSK team 2021 updates

On January 20, the CSK franchise retained 18 of their stars from the previous edition of the league. The following month, they further enhanced their squad with new additions in the form of Moeen Ali, Cheteshwar Pujara and uncapped Indian cricketers like Krishnappa Gowtham and C Hari Nishanth. Here is a list of all CSK players slated to participate in the upcoming IPL 2021 season.

MS Dhoni (c), Suresh Raina, Faf du Plessis, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu, N. Jagadeesan, Robin Uthappa, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Dwayne Bravo, Karn Sharma, R. Sai Kishore, Mitchell Santner, Imran Tahir, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Lungi Ngidi, Josh Hazlewood, KM Asif, Moeen Ali, Cheteshwar Pujara, Krishnappa Gowtham, C Hari Nishanth, Bhagath Varma and Harishankar Reddy.

CSK players schedule for IPL 2021

How much is Robin Uthappa net worth?

According to caknowledge.com, the Robin Uthappa net worth is estimated to be ₹81 crore (US$11 million) as of 2021. His net worth comprises of the income he receives from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as an active Indian cricket player. His net worth also constitutes the salary he receives from the Kerala Cricket Association for playing domestic cricket for Kerala.

How much is Robin Uthappa IPL 2021 salary?

Robin Uthappa was acquired by the Rajasthan franchise for ₹3 crore (US$420,000) during the IPL 2020 auction back in December 2019. According to players transfer reports, the MS Dhoni-led Chennai franchise acquired the 2014 IPL winner for the same amount for the much-awaited IPL 2021 season. The IPL 2021 season is scheduled to launch on April 9.

Robin Uthappa IPL 2021

Disclaimer: The above Robin Uthappa net worth and Robin Uthappa IPL price are sourced from various websites and media reports. The website does not guarantee a 100% accuracy of the Robin Uthappa net worth and Robin Uthappa IPL price figures.

Image source: BCCI.TV and IPLT20.COM

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Published March 24th, 2021 at 16:25 IST

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