Ambati Rayudu Opens Up On MS Dhoni's Future Plans For CSK

Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu offered his perspective on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) current form and the learnings from their struggles in the ongoing Indian Premier League. "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.

We've seen some shining lights in the batting line-up, particularly Brevis and Mhatre--those are real positives. Sometimes, it takes a season like this to ground a team and remind them that the game is always bigger than us. You have to stick to the basics and stay humble." JioStar expert Ambati Rayudu said while speaking on Match Centre Live on JioHotstar.

Rayudu also believed CSK's batters are taking too long to play their shots, and the team's recent changes are more of a trial run for next season. He doesn't think most of the current squad will be retained, suggesting only seven or eight players might be kept.

"I don't think there's confusion in shot selection--if anything, there aren't enough shots being played. The batters are taking more time than they should. The change in personnel was needed, and what we're seeing now is more of a trial run for next season. I don't think CSK can carry forward most of their current squad--at best, seven or eight players might be retained," he added.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pacer Harshal Patel was the standout performer in their dominant win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) clash on Friday in Chennai.

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