Robin Uthappa prefers opening innings at Chennai Super Kings

I would definitely like to play as an opener. It is where I naturally thrive. Getting the team off to a good start and winning matches for the team is what I am most comfortable doing.

Hyderabad: Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa, who has been traded to Chennai Super Kings this year, said he would like to open the innings for his new franchise as it was his strong position.

He had a forgettable outing for the KKR and RR in the last few years where he batted in the middle order mostly. “I would definitely like to play as an opener. It is where I naturally thrive. Getting the team off to a good start and winning matches for the team is what I am most comfortable doing. In the last few years, people have tried to use me in positions that I am not necessarily good at. It is probably why you have seen a dip in performance. But whenever I have opened the batting, I have done really well,” said Uthappa.

He also recalled his memories with CSK captain MS Dhoni. “I have got the fondest memories with Dhoni. We met for the first time during a Challenger Trophy campaign and played an NCA match together around 2004. We were very close when we were playing for India together.”