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"Turned Down Priyansh Arya": Report Reveals Chennai Super Kings' Shocking Auction Strategy

Chennai Super Kings' group stage exit has led to intense scrutiny. IPL 2025 has been a campaign of lows for one of the most successful teams in the history of the competition. From first home loss to RCB since 2008, to now going five games without a win at the Chepauk. Prior to this season, they had never lost more than two matches in a succession at home. While head coach Stephen Fleming insisted his team has got "firepower all the way through", the results suggests something else. But, where did CSK go wrong this season?

Mumbai Indians Is Team to Beat, Will Finish In Top Two: Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh has classified his former side, Mumbai Indians, as the "team to beat" and prophesied that the five-time champions will finish in the top two of the group standings in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Mumbai Indians, known for their customary slow-start style and then going full throttle towards the end of the group stage, have done it again. On Thursday, MI ensured Rajasthan Royals' attempt to gun down their target slumped down the drain as they sealed their sixth victory on the trot to move to the top of the table.

"Is That Even A Viable Option?" Ex-India Star Questions Rajasthan Royals' Batting Line-Up

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra questioned the viability of the Rajasthan Royals' batting lineup in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). "I am thinking that once they decided to go with an all-Indian batting lineup, in which Samson was the most experienced and the oldest, with Shimron Hetmyer lower down the order - the only overseas batting option - is that even a viable option?" Aakash Chopra said, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. Chopra also highlighted the importance of seniors in the team, citing Jos Buttler, who played the role of senior batter until last year for RR. Rajasthan released him ahead of IPL 2025.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi Labelled Overpriced After Rajasthan Royals' IPL Playoff Exit: "Unfortunately..."

As Rajasthan Royals (RR) were dumped out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoff race, former India batter Abhinav Mukund lashed out at the management, blaming their poor auction strategy behind the early exit from the top four race. Mukund, a former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) played criticised the RR management for going overspending on batters, including 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi, at the mega auction in Jeddah last year. He also said that RR didn't focus enough on their bowling combination, which led to their downfall.

CSK Batting Coach Mike Hussey's 'We Are Not Going To Panic' Remark Ahead Of RCB Clash In IPL 2025

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) may be languishing at the bottom of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 points table, but batting coach Mike Hussey remains calm and assured that there is no "panic in the camp". On the eve of CSK's clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the former Australian cricketer made it clear that while results haven't gone their way this season, the franchise isn't hitting the panic button. Instead, Hussey believes that the team's struggles have come down to "fine margins," and that there are enough positives, especially among young players, to suggest a brighter future.

S Sreesanth Breaks Silence On 3-Year Suspension Over Sanju Samson Row: "Not Aware..."

Former India cricketer S Sreesanth declined to comment on his three-year suspension by the Kerala Cricket Association, stating that he is not aware of the matter. Sreesanth was suspended by the KCA for his alleged false and derogatory statements against the organisation regarding Sanju Samson's omission from the national team for the Champions Trophy 2025. Sreesanth had alleged that Samson was sidelined by the KCA to play for the Kerala side last year and hence missed selection to the national team for the Champions Trophy. The decision was taken in KCA's annual general body meeting on April 30 in Kochi and was shared by the state cricket body via an official statement on Friday.

Uncapped Cook and Cox in England squad for Zimbabwe test

LONDON : England have named two uncapped players in Essex duo Sam Cook and Jordan Cox in the squad for the one-off test match against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge later this month, with the cricket board (ECB) announcing the 13-player list on Friday.

"R Ashwin And...": Ex-India Coach Predicts CSK To Release Rs 13 Crore Star

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar feels veteran all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin could get released by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the next Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. With just five wickets in seven matches, Ashwin has failed to justify the Rs 9.75 crore sum CSK paid to re-sign him at the IPL 2025 mega auction. With CSK crashing out of the playoff race on Wednesday, following the loss to Punjab Kings (PBKS) at home, Bangar predicted that CSK might release Ashwin and pacer Matheesha Pathirana to free up their purse for the IPL 2026 mini auction.

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"Turned Down Priyansh Arya": Report Reveals Chennai Super Kings' Shocking Auction Strategy

Mumbai Indians Is Team to Beat, Will Finish In Top Two: Harbhajan Singh

"Is That Even A Viable Option?" Ex-India Star Questions Rajasthan Royals' Batting Line-Up

Vaibhav Suryavanshi Labelled Overpriced After Rajasthan Royals' IPL Playoff Exit: "Unfortunately..."

CSK Batting Coach Mike Hussey's 'We Are Not Going To Panic' Remark Ahead Of RCB Clash In IPL 2025

S Sreesanth Breaks Silence On 3-Year Suspension Over Sanju Samson Row: "Not Aware..."

Uncapped Cook and Cox in England squad for Zimbabwe test

"R Ashwin And...": Ex-India Coach Predicts CSK To Release Rs 13 Crore Star