NEW DELHI: After Chennai Tremendous Kings’ (CSK) disappointing run in IPL 2025 continued with a five-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), former India batter Ambati Rayudu mentioned that the five-time champions would now develop into extremely attentive about evolving with the fashionable model of T20 cricket.
Regardless of making a number of modifications to their enjoying XI on the MA Chidambaram Stadium, CSK’s seek for a victory remained unsuccessful, leaving them caught on the backside of the factors desk in tenth place.
“I do know it’s the bottom of lows, however it’s additionally an awesome studying for CSK. In case you relaxation in your laurels and don’t control the longer term, that is what can occur. From right here on, they’ll be very, very vigilant about evolving with the sport. Even MS Dhoni has acknowledged that the sport has moved on, and I’m certain he’s already fascinated by constructing a crew for subsequent 12 months,” Rayudu mentioned on JioStar.
“We’ve seen some shining lights within the batting line-up, notably Brevis and Mhatre — these are actual positives. Typically, it takes a season like this to floor a crew and remind them that the sport is all the time greater than us. It’s important to keep on with the fundamentals and keep humble,” he added.
The one vivid spots for CSK had been Ayush Mhatre’s 30 and Dewald Brevis’ 42 on debut for the franchise. Rayudu additionally spoke about CSK’s steady struggles with the bat this season.
“I don’t assume there’s confusion in shot choice — if something, there aren’t sufficient photographs being performed. The batters are taking extra time than they need to.”
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Ought to CSK make main modifications to their squad for subsequent season?
He additional commented on the modifications made by the franchise: “The change in personnel was wanted, and what we’re seeing now’s extra of a trial run for subsequent season. I don’t assume CSK can carry ahead most of their present squad — at finest, seven or eight gamers is perhaps retained,” Rayudu mentioned.
Looking forward to Saturday’s IPL 2025 conflict, Shreyas Iyer will lead Punjab Kings in opposition to his former facet Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. PBKS had earlier defeated KKR by defending 111 in New Chandigarh.
“He’ll carry nice reminiscences of the bottom and of KKR, having gained the IPL with them final season. There’ll be a bit of fireside within the stomach — he wasn’t retained, and now he’s captaining Punjab. I feel he’ll be targeted and motivated. Punjab seems to be the stronger facet this season, and I see them as severe contenders for the playoffs,” Rayudu concluded.
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