The veteran the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batsman, Suresh Raina has revealed whether this time around he’ll travel to the UAE for the second phase of the IPL 2021. On Saturday, the BCCI on Saturday had confirmed that the remaining 31 matches (including the playoffs and the final) of the IPL 14 will now be played in UAE from September.

The tournament is expected to be commencing on September 19 and the final of the IPL 2021 will be played on October 10. As before with the IPL 2020, Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi are expected to host the games. CSK had a forgettable outing in the IPL 2020, as they failed to reach the playoffs for the first time and finished teh last season at 6th place on the points table.

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However, in the IPL 2021, under the leadership of MS Dhoni, CSK found their mojo back and has 5 wins from 7 matches, placing them 2nd on the points table. Meanwhile, Suresh Raina has given an update on whether he’ll be taking part in teh second phase of the  IPL 2021 or not. Raina was one of the marquee players to withdraw from the IPL 2020, despite traveling to the UAE with the CSK team.

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However, this time around, Suresh Raina has confirmed that he’ll be traveling to Dubai for the IPL 2021, as he posted a photo with captain MS Dhoni with the caption reading, “See you soon Dubai @msdhoni @IPL @ChennaiIPL.”

See you soon Dubai 💪🏏 @msdhoni @IPL @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/5nWAZZ5BqJ

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) May 29, 2021

The former deputy skipper of CSK made a brilliant half-century in his comeback game against Delhi Capitals. He scored 69 runs in the next 6 matches. However, he was batting at the no.4 spot as Dhoni-led CSK had Moeen Ali batting at no.3. However, with ECB confirming that England players will not be allowed to return to the IPL 2021, Suresh Raina will be expected to make a might go back to his preferred position.