'Don't drop R Ashwin, but stop him from bowling': India batting legend to CSK

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Apr 1, 2025, 16:03 IST

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Chennai Super Kings, with one win and three losses, face challenges in their IPL 2025 campaign. Kris Srikkanth suggests replacing Jamie Overton with Devon Conway and using R Ashwin more effectively outside the Powerplay. CSK are preparing for their next match against Delhi Capitals. Five-time IPL champions CSK are set to face Delhi Capitals in their next fixture on Saturday.

'Don't drop R Ashwin, but stop him from bowling': India batting legend to CSK

R Ashwin (PTI Photo)

NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings began their IPL 2025 campaign with a victory over Mumbai Indians but suffered back-to-back defeats against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals in their following matches. With one win and three losses, CSK currently occupy the seventh spot in the points table.Amid Chennai Super Kings' struggles with their opening combination, former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth has called for Devon Conway's inclusion in place of Jamie Overton for their upcoming matches.

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Srikkanth also defended R Ashwin, insisting that CSK should retain the premier spinner but avoid using him in the Powerplay.

Ashwin has claimed three wickets in three matches so far.

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“Conway has to come in place of Jamie Overton and also bring in Anshul Kamboj into the XI. With regards to Ashwin, don’t drop him, but stop him from bowling in the powerplay. Between 7-18th over he can be effective, with Jadeja and Noor Ahmad, they can easily slip in 10 overs at least. I will drop Tripathi and bring in Kamboj and then Conway in place of Overton,” Srikkanth said.“I would make Shivam Dube play in the XI and bring in Andre Siddarth as an Impact Player. Even Mukhesh Chowdhary is a good option, he has bowled well for CSK in the past,” Srikkanth added.Five-time IPL champions CSK are set to face Delhi Capitals in their next fixture on Saturday.

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