Chennai Super Kings has had an eminently forgettable time, logging simply two victories to date in IPL 2025 however its batting coach Mike Hussey asserted the foremost focus is to win the remaining matches.
Hussey mentioned that this season was completely different in that the staff had seen numerous gamers get alternatives as issues hadn’t gone as per plan.
He praised the perspective of gamers like Rachin Ravindra and Deepak Hooda, who regardless of being omitted of the taking part in XI selected to preserve coaching laborious with a watch on enchancment.
“Impressed with his (Hooda’s) attitude, in particular. He was genuinely happy when youngsters got chances. Hooda did a decent job in the last match, that wasn’t an easy situation to play in. I was really happy for him,” Hussey mentioned on the eve of the match in opposition to Punjab Kings at the MAC Stadium right here on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Punjab Kings quick bowling coach James Hopes spoke about the staff’s middle-order not faring properly. “It can get quite tough when the top-order is doing well and the chances are limited. Our middle-order has not faced many balls in the last couple of weeks. They are training well. They will come good and have their moments when required.”
Asked about teen prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s sensational knock in opposition to Gujarat Titans, he mentioned, “It was hard to take my eyes off last night. These kids in general play a different game. They come up against the Kohlis and Dhonis of the world, but do not have any fear. Indian cricket is well placed, especially in the white-ball formats.”
Published – April 29, 2025 08:30 pm IST
