Published: Apr 26, 2025, 01:51 PM (IST)
Edited: Apr 26, 2025, 01:51 PM (IST)
Following Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) dismal performance in IPL 2025 continued with a five-wicket loss against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), former India batsman Ambati Rayudu said that the five-time winners will be extremely attentive regarding adapting according to the current style of playing T20 cricket.
Even though CSK made a few alterations to their playing eleven at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, their attempt to achieve a victory did not see them get what they wanted, and they still remained at number ten in the points table.
“I know it’s the lowest of lows, but it’s also a great learning for CSK. If you rest on your laurels and don’t keep an eye on the future, this is what can happen. From here on, they’ll be very, very vigilant about evolving with the game. Even MS Dhoni has acknowledged that the game has moved on, and I’m sure he’s already thinking about building a team for next year.” Rayudu said on JioStar
“We’ve seen some shining lights in the batting line-up, particularly Brevis and Mhatre – those are real positives. Sometimes, it takes a season like this to ground a team and remind them that the game is always bigger than us. You have to stick to the basics and stay humble,” Rayudu added
The only positive from CSK was the rising star Ayush Mahtre’s 30 and Dewald Brevis making 42 runs of 25 deliveries on his debut for the franchise. Rayudu also reflected on CSK struggling to bat this sesaon, “I don’t think there’s confusion in shot selection – if anything, there aren’t enough shots being played. The batters are taking more time than they should.”
“The change in personnel was needed, and what we’re seeing now is more of a trial run for next season. I don’t think CSK can carry forward most of their current squad – at best, seven or eight players might be retained,” he added.
