Chennai Super Kings (CSK), having been known for stability in team selection, surprised one and all when skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad made a bold decision by dropping star all-rounder Sam Curran from the playing XI against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Sunday.

After winning the toss, Gaikwad opted to bowl first on a tricky surface, but the real surprise came when he announced Jamie Overton as Curran’s replacement in the lineup.