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IPL 2020: Steve Smith in doubt for CSK clash - This is the reason

Rajasthan Royals face Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2020 opening match on September 22 but skipper Steve Smith still remains a doubt for selection.

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on September 22, however, there is still no clarity if Royals skipper Steven Smith will be available for their opener or not. Smith, who was part of the Australia squad which took on England in a three-match ODI series, but had suffered a head injury during the England tour and thus did not take part in any of the games. The Aussie batsman has been complaining about 'concussion' and thus leading to more speculations about his availability for Rajasthan Royals' IPL 2020 opener.

As per multiple media reports, Smith has already reached UAE by his health is being closely monitored. 

Rajasthan Royals will also heave a huge sigh of relief that the quarantine period in Dubai has been reduced. This means that the likes of their skipper Steve Smith, Jos Buttler, Tom Curran and Jofra Archer can all be available for selection for their first game which begins on September 22.

IPL 2020 is all set to begin after months of delay due to the coronavirus pandemic. The tournament will begin on September 19 and it will feature the Mumbai Indians, the four-time champions of the IPL taking on the Chennai Super Kings in Abu Dhabi.

Rohit Sharma has gotten the better of MS Dhoni on a consistent basis and he will be expected to start his campaign on the ultimate high.

Chennai Super Kings have been jolted by the withdrawals of Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh while 13 members of their entourage tested positive for the coronavirus. For Mumbai Indians, apart from missing Lasith Malinga, the rest of the build-up has been smooth.

Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings matches are considered the marquee clash of the IPL.

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