CSK need to build for future, with only 5 games left in IPL 2025: Anil Kumble-OxBig News Network

Chennai Super Kings are all but out of the playoffs race, and it is about time that they started figuring out their personnel for the next season, said former India captain Anil Kumble. Speaking after CSK’s loss at home against SunRisers Hyderabad, Kumble said that CSK only have 5 matches left in the tournament and they needed to start planning for their future.

Nothing has gone right for CSK in the ongoing edition of the tournament. After winning their first game of the season against Mumbai Indians, CSK have lost 7 out of their next 8 games and are firmly placed at the bottom of the points table.

All experienced players at CSK have failed to inspire the side to a win this season, and that has resulted in the poor run for the side in IPL 2025. The likes of Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, and R. Ashwin have not been able to perform at their potential.

Speaking on JioStar after the match, Kumble said that Rachin Ravindra was a fine young talent and the inclusions of Dewald Brevis and Ayush Mhatre have been a positive for the franchise this season. Brevis played his first match against SRH on Friday, April 25, and scored an impressive 42 off 25 balls before getting dismissed by a sensational catch from Kamindu Mendis.

“Rachin Ravindra is a fantastic young talent, but in this format, he seems rushed—perhaps number three would’ve suited him better. The middle order lacked power outside of Shivam Dube. With Brevis and Mhatre now getting games, that’s a positive,” Kumble said.

“But they need to start thinking beyond Pathirana. Nathan Ellis is an experienced death bowler who has delivered before, yet hasn’t found a place after the first match. With five games left, it’s the perfect time to give youngsters a decent run and start building for the future,” he added.

CSK are tottering at the bottom of the points table and have already used 20 out of their 27 players. CSK are yet to give a chance to Vansh Bedi, who is one of the most promising wicketkeeping-batting talents in the domestic T20 scene in the country.

CSK have only 5 matches left in IPL 2025 before their campaign officially ends. They will play Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, and Gujarat Titans before wrapping up their campaign this season.

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