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New Zealand opener Devon Conway, participating in the ongoing Test against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium, was asked by a fan about his future with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Wednesday, September 18.
Batting first, Sri Lanka posted 305 runs in their first innings, thanks to a 114-run innings from Kamindu Mendis.
Meanwhile, on Day 1 of the Test, Conway was near the crowd when a fan inquired about his IPL future.
The fan said:
“Are you playing for Chennai next year?”
The Kiwi batter replied:
"Hopefully."
You can watch the interaction here:
CSK bought Conway for ₹1 crore during the mega auction in 2022. The left-handed batter played seven matches that season, accumulating 252 runs with three fifties. In a remarkable 2023 season, the 33-year-old scored 672 runs in 16 games at an average of 51.69, including six half-centuries, significantly contributing to CSK's fifth title victory.
However, the Blackcaps player missed the 2024 season due to a thumb injury. It will be intriguing to see whether the CSK management retains Conway, as details about the retention rules and auction are yet to be announced.
Devon Conway departs for 17 as New Zealand lose their first wicket in the Test against Sri Lanka
New Zealand openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway stitched together a solid 63-run partnership off 112 balls before the latter was dismissed for 17 off 59 balls by Ramesh Mendis.
Latham and Kane Williamson have looked solid and will aim to score big. At the time of writing, the visitors were 121/1 after 30 overs, with Latham (63) and Williamson (33) at the crease.
Earlier in the game, a century from Kamindu Mendis (114) and a fifty from Kusal Mendis (50) powered the hosts to a respectable total of 305. William O’Rourke was the standout bowler for New Zealand, taking five wickets while Glenn Phillips and Ajaz Patel bagged two.
