Cricket
Ruturaj Gaikwad has come under early scrutiny after Chennai Super Kings’ second defeat in IPL 2026, raising questions about his captaincy.
Chennai Super Kings’ campaign has started on a worrying note, with both their bowling attack and batting lineup failing to deliver in crucial moments
Despite posting a strong total of 209 runs, CSK failed to defend it, as the opposition chased the target comfortably without much pressure
Reacting to Gaikwad’s claim about a slow pitch, ex-CSK star Subramaniam Badrinath strongly disagreed, stating that the conditions did not trouble the chasing side at all
Badrinath also pointed out that CSK’s middle order lacks experience, forcing Gaikwad to play cautiously to avoid exposing a fragile batting lineup
With back-to-back losses and rising criticism, the pressure is now on Gaikwad to fix CSK’s issues and lead a strong comeback this season. Can he?....