“Seven is simply too low a quantity for him”

Former India seamer Zaheer Khan criticised the Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) administration for sending Shivam Dube decrease down the order throughout their IPL 2026 conflict towards Gujarat Titans (GT). The match was performed on Thursday, Might 21 on the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Chasing 230, the guests fell effectively quick, getting bowled out for 140 in 13.4 overs, shedding by 89 runs and crashing out of playoff competition. In the meantime, Dube, who batted at No. 7, top-scored with 47 off 17 balls, hitting 4 fours and as many sixes.

Talking throughout a dialogue on Cricbuzz, Zaheer famous that No. 7 is simply too low for the left-hander and instructed that CSK may take into account batting Dube larger up the order within the subsequent season, saying:

“Perhaps having Shivam Dube bat up the order is one thing they will consider. You realize seven is simply too low a quantity for him.”

The 47-year-old additional said that CSK must strengthen their bowling assault and added that the crew is looking for Ravindra Jadeja’s alternative, whereas noting that Akeal Hosein confirmed some promise, taking eight wickets in seven innings, and stated:

“They should strengthen their bowling for positive and Jadeja’s alternative is one thing they’re looking for, who’s going to make that constant impression with the ball and the bat. Akeal Hosein confirmed some indicators of it, so how they develop is one thing which CSK might be carefully monitoring. However on the entire, it has been a good season for them.”

Zaheer additionally opined that CSK might be proud of the battle they confirmed, because the facet handled a number of harm setbacks, with Ruturaj Gaikwad additionally falling with the bat, noting that the franchise itself knew that qualifying for the playoffs would have been a miraculous effort. Zaheer stated:

“They put up a battle proper all through the season and that is what they will be proud of. A number of accidents haven’t helped them. Mhatre additionally bought injured with Ruturaj’s kind, we have been speaking about however they’ve not been capable of put performances collectively constantly. I feel additionally they someplace knew that in the event that they qualify for the playoffs it will likely be a miraculous sort of effort.”

CSK ended their season with six wins, amassing 12 factors from 14 video games.

“The factor is that he is not performed sufficient” – Murali Kartik questions CSK over pacer’s restricted sport time

In the identical dialogue, Murali Kartik stated Gurjanpreet Singh impressed him with the way in which he bowled however felt that CSK didn’t give him sufficient alternatives. The left-arm seamer performed eight video games and took 4 wickets at a median of 58.25, with a strike price of 37.7 and an economic system price of 9.25. He stated:

“I feel I have been very impressed with the way in which he is bowled. And the factor is that he is not performed sufficient. He bowls effectively after which subsequent, the place is Gurjanpreet Singh?”

Kartik additional said that CSK might be hoping Prashant Veer thrives from right here on, after a debut season through which he made 90 runs in 5 innings following a ₹14.20 crore acquisition. He additionally asserted that CSK want to seek out an Indian spinner as a result of their heavy reliance on Noor Ahmad, saying:

“I feel they should discover Prashant Veer if he can transfer on and flourish from right here on. I feel if he can choose up his sport as a result of they’ve invested closely in him, they should discover an Indian spinner. There’s quite a lot of overdependency on Noor Ahmad. So that is the place it is advisable discover an Indian choice since you’re taking part in in India. It is the Indian Premier League and if you cannot discover an Indian spinner of observe, then it could damage your stability and I feel from that standpoint, you need a few good Indian spinners.”

Noor picked up 13 wickets in 14 video games at a median of 32.92, with a strike price of 23.5 and an economic system price of 8.39.