IPL 2024: Chennai’s troubles increased, 5 star players left

The 49th match in IPL 2024 was played between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings. By winning this match, Punjab Kings have increased the problems of CSK a bit. Now the path to the playoffs has become a little difficult for CSK. On the other hand, CSK has 5 injured players who cannot play for the team continuously. Due to which now the tension of CSK has started increasing a bit.

The coach gave information

After the defeat, Chennai coach Stephen Fleming said that the team’s star bowler Deepak Chahar is injured, due to which he is not available to provide his services to the team. Any decision regarding Deepak will be possible only after the report of the physio and doctor. Meanwhile, Sri Lankan players Mahesh Theekshana and Mathisha Pathirana have also left for home due to visa problems. It is expected that both the Sri Lankan players will be in the team for the upcoming match. Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman has also committed to Chennai till May 1. Now he will provide his services to his Bangladesh team. He has also returned to his hometown.

Update on Tushar Deshpande

Tushar Deshpande is one of the best fast bowlers of Chennai. Coach Stephen Fleming said that Tushar is also ill right now. He has fever. Due to which he will not be a part of the team. After recovering from the illness, Tushar can return to the field.

Chennai’s real test in the next 4 matches

After yesterday’s defeat, clouds of crisis are looming over CSK. Chennai has won 5 and lost 5 out of 10 matches. In such a situation, if Chennai wants to win the tournament then it will have to win the next 4 matches. Team captain Ruturaj Gaikwad also looked disappointed with this defeat. The captain admitted that 50 to 60 runs less were scored. Besides, due to injuries to star players, the team’s path seems quite difficult. The captain is confident that Chennai will definitely return to the winning track in the next 4 matches.