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CSK have been warned not to trade Noor Ahmad [Source: AFP]
Veteran Indian cricketer Hanuma Vihari has given a warning to Chennai Super Kings, stating that if the franchise trades Axar Patel ahead of the IPL 2027 season, they shouldn’t let go of Noor Ahmad, who has been pivotal for the franchise.
CSK are reportedly interested in acquiring Axar Patel in a trade deal, as the Indian all-rounder solves their batting and bowling woes. He can play as a finisher and can also bowl 4 overs on a regular basis. However, Vihari feels that even if Axar is bought, Noor Ahmad shouldn’t be compromised.
Vihari wants CSK to keep Noor Ahmad at all cost
For starters, Axar can replace Prashant Veer in the playing XI, as the CSK management is contemplating releasing the 14.2 crore buy.
Hence, if the DC captain is acquired in a trade deal, the Capitals are likely to go after a spinner, since they have already released Kuldeep Yadav. In such a scenario, Vihari feels the Delhi-based team would want Noor Ahmad, but the franchise should resist all such offers.
"Letting go of Noor Ahmed will be a bad trade. Even if they let Brevis go, it will be a big call. But maybe that is why they have taken Liam Livingstone for that role," Vihari pointed out.
"If they want Axar, they might have to let Brevis go. With Axar coming, both the batting and bowling will be set. Livingstone can also bowl a few overs. Noor and Axar in tandem at the Chepauk will be very effective," the Indian cricketer said on his YouTube channel.
Noor Ahmad's CSK numbers speak volumes of his greatness
There is a reason why Vihari doesn’t want CSK to trade the Afghan spinner at any cost, and it has to do with his ability to pick wickets at regular intervals.
Noor Ahmad has played 28 matches for CSK in the last two IPL seasons, and it is fair to say that he has been their best bowler by a country mile.
In those 28 games, the wily spinner has picked up 37 IPL wickets, with an average of 22.59 and an economy of 8.28.
His ability to take wickets in the middle overs is second to none, and hence, the franchise should keep the Afghan spinner at all costs in their squad for IPL 2027.
