After numerous netizens tweeted about him carrying drinks during matches, Chennai Super Kings spinner Imran Tahir has posted a hearty message to his fans, clarifying that his team is above anything else and carrying drinks is just returning a favour.

Tahir's was on bench for the 8th successive match at IPL 2020. Tahir had won the Purple Cap for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2019, where he picked up 26 wickets playing all 17 matches for CSK. Imran Tahir has not got a match as Chennai Super Kings is struggling with their combinations.

Imran Tahir tweeted "When I used to play, many players carried drinks for me. Now when deserved players are in the field it's my duty to to return favors. It's not about me playing or not, it's about my team winning. If I get a chance I will do my best but for me team is important."

When I used to play many players carried drinks for me now when deserved players are in the field it’s my duty do return favors.Its not about me playing or not it’s about my team winning.If I get a chance I will do my best but for me team is important #yellove @ChennaiIPL

— Imran Tahir (@ImranTahirSA) October 14, 2020