'Put too much pressure on him': CSK captain Dhoni reveals the reason behind Ashwins -Absluition in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India]April 15 (Ani): Chennai Super Kings captain, MS Dhoni League. It was a homecoming for the 38-year-old after CSK shot out a huge amount of £ 9.75 to bring him back to Cheepauk. Chennai ended up in Lucknow after five consecutive defeats, so the adjustments and changes in the formation were the order of the day for the five -time champions. The ax fell on Ashwin, who was dropped off from the group in place of Jamie Overton, a move that offered more firepower in the batting depth while retaining the extra bowling option. Dhoni weighed the tactical changes that Ashwin’s removal of the play XI saw and said in the submission to the match: “We put too much pressure on the ashes. He put two overs in the first six. We made changes, and it looks like a better attack. As a bowling unit, we did well. Of Chennai’s first six games of the season, Ashwin returned with five scalps at an average of 39.6. The battle of the smart ball adjustment echoed in its solid economy of 9.90 per ear. The seasoned star’s fight in the PowerPlay is reflected in its staggering 90 runs in six overs for just a single wicket. Ashwin was not the only player to be dropped in Lucknow for the match. New Zealand opener Devon Conway, who retired for Ravindra Jadeja in their meeting against Punjab Kings, was replaced by 20-year-old Shaik Rasheed. After Lucknow captain Rishabh Pant’s Fiery 63 (49) lifted the Super Giants to 166/7, Rasheed and Rachin Rachin Ravinda’s pursuit of a war -sensitive approach began. The duo increased an opening stand of 52 runs to set the tone of the chase. When CSK was in 15th place at 111/5, Dhoni teamed up with Shivam Dube to keep the faded hope of the victory alive. While Dube played against his aggressive nature, Dhoni turned the clock back and formulated a flawless blueprint for Chennai’s victory. He remained unbeaten at 26 (11) and acted as the pillar behind Chennai’s success. The winning runs come from the Dube (43*) bat, while CSK rejoices in a five -wicket triumph and wiped out the loss of five games. (Ani) first published: 15 Apr 2025, 04:03 AM IST