Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh criticized Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) for leaving Ravichandran Ashwin out of their taking part in XI throughout the IPL 2025 match towards Punjab Kings (PBKS). Harbhajan additionally said that CSK did not choose their squad primarily based on circumstances on the MA Chidambaram Stadium on April 30.
The Tremendous Kings misplaced to Punjab Kings by 4 wickets at their residence floor. Ravichandran Ashwin was purchased for ₹9.75 crores throughout the IPL mega public sale. Nevertheless, the veteran all-rounder has not been given sufficient alternatives, as he has performed in solely seven matches thus far this season, taking 5 wickets.
Don’t Know Why Ravichandran Ashwin Is Not Taking part in – Harbhajan Singh
Harbhajan Singh added that if Ravichandran Ashwin, together with Noor Ahmad and Ravindra Jadeja, had been included, CSK may need had a greater probability of successful. He additionally questioned why Ashwin was purchased for ₹10 crore.
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“Chennai didn’t choose the workforce primarily based on circumstances. Had Noor Ahmad, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja performed collectively towards Punjab Kings, Chennai Tremendous Kings may have gained the match. You didn’t pay INR 10 crore for Ashwin to bench him. I don’t know why he isn’t taking part in, nevertheless it appears he may need fought with somebody,” Harbhajan was quoted as saying by Hindustan Instances.
Whether or not They Retain Ravichandran Ashwin or Not – Sanjay Bangar
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar stated that Chennai Tremendous Kings might take into account releasing Ravichandran Ashwin after the IPL 2025 season. Bangar additionally added that, alongside Ashwin, Matheesha Pathirana could be launched by CSK, relying on their plans for subsequent season.
“Whether or not they retain Ashwin or not goes to be one other massive query as a result of that is the place the cash is locked in. So, most likely out of these big-ticket gamers, these are the 2 gamers (Ashwin and Pathirana) that they may simply consider whether or not they wish to hold them or possibly discover a substitute for them,” he stated.
CSK Turn into First Group to Be Eradicated from IPL 2025
CSK have change into the primary workforce to be knocked out of the IPL 2025 playoff race following their defeat to PBKS. After beginning the season with a win over Mumbai Indians (MI), CSK misplaced 5 straight matches and managed just one extra victory, towards Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG), earlier than struggling three extra losses.
With simply two wins from ten matches and solely 4 factors, the five-time champions are on the backside of the factors desk. They’ll not attain the minimal factors required to remain in playoff rivalry.
They may now play their remaining 4 video games for satisfaction. CSK will lock horns with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Might 3. Notably, CSK have now didn’t qualify for the playoffs in 4 of the final six seasons since 2020.
CSK will journey to face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Might 7, adopted by their closing residence recreation of the season towards Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Might 12. They may wrap up their IPL 2025 marketing campaign with a conflict towards the Gujarat Titans (GT) on Might 18 in Ahmedabad.
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