Published: Apr 01, 2025, 06:27 PM (IST)
Edited: Apr 01, 2025, 06:32 PM (IST)
Chennai Super Kings are under the spotlight after back-to-back defeats in IPL 2025. Ruturaj Gaikwad and his team have struggled in run chases, with the 180-run target proving too challenging for them.
The lack of firepower in the batting lineup has costed CSK the last two match.The five-time champions have faced criticism from fans and experts for their approach, though head coach Stephen Fleming has defended them. However, they may still need to make a few changes to get back on the winning track.
1983 World Cup-winning star Kris Srikkanth has urged CSK to make changes in their playing XI, suggesting Devon Conway to be included at the top of the order. He questions Ashwin’s place in the team and asks the management to drop him.
“Conway has to come in place of Jamie Overton and also bring in Anshul Kamboj into the XI. With regards to Ashwin, don’t drop him, but stop him from bowling in the powerplay. Between 7-18th over he can be effective, with Jadeja and Noor Ahmad, they can easily slip in 10 overs at least. I will drop Tripathi and bring in Kamboj and then Conway in place of Overton,” Srikkanth said on his YouTube channel.
The legendary Indian spinner rejoined Chennai Super Kings for a whopping INR 9.75 crore but has yet to meet expectations, managing only three wickets in the ongoing IPL season
However, Srikkanth also suggested including Shivam Dube in the playing XI, not just as an impact player, as he is the only middle-order batter who has shown good intent.
“I would make Shivam Dube play in the XI and bring in Andre Siddarth as an Impact Player. Even Mukhesh Chowdhary is a good option, he has bowled well for CSK in the past,” Srikkanth added.
Chennai Super Kinga will play their next match against Delhi Capitals on Saturday, April 5th at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
