IPL 2026: ‘This is not MS Dhoni’s CSK’- Ashwin’s brutal reality check after disaster campaign
Ravichandran Ashwin has criticized the Chennai Super Kings for their poor performance in the IPL 2026 season. He emphasized the need for the franchise to invest in quality players and rethink their squad-building strategy. Ashwin noted that the team can no longer rely on the successful methods of the past under MS Dhoni's leadership.
- ▪Chennai Super Kings finished the IPL 2026 season with six wins and eight defeats.
- ▪Ashwin stated that CSK must invest in quality cricketers and create a balanced squad.
- ▪He highlighted the importance of combining youth with experienced players for future success.
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