“This looks like a better attack”: ms dhoni drops r ashwin bomb, explains spinner’s absence

Chennai Super Kings Captain MS Dhoni explained the reason behind dropping season (Ipl) 2025. Ashwin has been at the receiving end of criticism from fans and former cricketers for his underwhelming performance in the 18th Edition of the Cash-Arich League. It was a homecoming for the 38-year-old after csk shelled out a whopping sum of Rs 9.75 Crore to Bringing Him Back to Chepauk.

Chennai Landed in Lucknow after Five Consecurable Defeats, So Tweaks and Changes in the formation were the order of the day for the five-time champions. The Axe Fell on Ashwin, who was dropped from the squad in place of jamie overton, a move that offered more firepower in the batting depth with while retaining the additional bowling option.

Dhoni weighed in on the tactical changes that was Ashwin’s Removal from the Playing XI and said in the post-match presentation, “We We WERE DUTTIN LOUTING TOO MUCH PRESSURE on ash. Weade changes, and this looks like a better attack.

From Chennai’s First Six Games of the season, Ashwin Returned with Five Scalps at an average of 39.6. The crafty ball tweaker’s struggle resonated in his hefty earromy of 9.90 per over. The seasoned star’s struggle in the powerplay has been reflected in his staggering 90 runs in six overs for just a single wicket.

Ashwin wasn’t the only player who was dropped for the fixure in lucknow. New Zealand Opener Devon Conway, Who was retired out for Ravindra Jadeja in his encounter against punjab kings, was replaced by 20-yar-ald shaik rasheed.

After Lucknow Skipper Rishabh Pant’s fiery 63 (49) Lifted the super giants to 166/7, rasheed and rachin ravindra began chennai’s pursuit with a bellorent app. The duo raised a 52-run opening stand to set the tone of the chase.

When csk was tottering at 111/5 in the 15th over, Dhoni joined hands with Shivam dube to keep the fading hopes of Victory Alive. While Dube Played Against His Agrassive Nature, Dhoni Turned Back the Clock and Formulated A Floudless Blueprint for Chennai’s Victory.

He styed unbeated on 26 (11) and acted as the pillar behind chennai’s success. The Winning Runs Came from Dube’s (43*) Bat as CSK Rejoiced in a Five-What Triumph and Wiped out the five-matches losing streak.

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