Raina will miss a Super Kings match for the first time in his career when he won't appear against Kings XI Punjab in Mohali on Sunday and against Rajasthan Royals in Pune on April 20.
Raina's absence further depletes a middle order that is already missing Kedar Jadhav, who had been ruled out of the the tournament with a hamstring injury.
However, Faf du Plessis could be available for Sunday's match as he is recovering from a finger injury and a side strain. M Vijay, who had missed the tournament opener against Mumbai because he was hit in the ribs while training before the match, was available for selection for the match against Knight Riders, according to batting coach Michael Hussey, but was not picked. Raina's injury could push Vijay to the top and Ambati Rayudu into the middle order.
Raina's absence further depletes a middle order that is already missing Kedar Jadhav, who had been ruled out of the the tournament with a hamstring injury.
However, Faf du Plessis could be available for Sunday's match as he is recovering from a finger injury and a side strain. M Vijay, who had missed the tournament opener against Mumbai because he was hit in the ribs while training before the match, was available for selection for the match against Knight Riders, according to batting coach Michael Hussey, but was not picked. Raina's injury could push Vijay to the top and Ambati Rayudu into the middle order.
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