‘MS Dhoni is already thinking about … ‘: CSK veteran drops bombshell | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: After Chennai Super 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 turn out to be extremely attentive about evolving with the fashionable fashion of T20 cricket.
Despite 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 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 mentioned on JioStar.
“We’ve seen some shining lights within the batting line-up, notably Brevis and Mhatre — these are actual positives. Sometimes, it takes a season like this to floor a staff and remind them that the sport is at all times greater than us. You have to stay to the fundamentals and keep humble,” he added.

The only bright spots for CSK were Ayush Mhatre’s 30 and Dewald Brevis’ 42 on debut for the franchise. Rayudu also spoke about CSK’s continuous struggles with the bat this season.
“I don’t assume there’s confusion in shot choice — if something, there aren’t sufficient pictures being performed. The batters are taking extra time than they need to.”

He further commented on the changes made by the franchise: “The change in personnel was wanted, and what we’re seeing now is 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 said.
Looking ahead to Saturday’s IPL 2025 clash, Shreyas Iyer will lead Punjab Kings against his former side 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 fireplace within the stomach — he wasn’t retained, and now he’s captaining Punjab. I believe he’ll be targeted and motivated. Punjab appears to be like the stronger aspect this season, and I see them as critical contenders for the playoffs,” Rayudu concluded.