Aakash Chopra’s advise to struggling CSK – ‘Bring Prithvi Shaw in place of Gaikwad’

Aakash Chopra, a former Indian cricket player, has maintained that the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) must include youthful players in their starting lineup in order to improve their performance in the 2025 IPL. Due to Rututraj Gaikwad’s elbow injury, which has forced him out of the tournament, he pushed the Men in Yellow to add Prithvi Shaw to their roster.

In terms of batting, I’m considering if Shaik Rasheed can be used. Are you able to gaze at some children? Since you would just need an Indian, I would advise calling Prithvi Shaw if Ruturaj isn’t returning. “The way they are playing, their might is not being seen, so I want to see some changes,” Chopra stated on his YouTube channel.

The 47-year-old voiced his displeasure with Chennai’s play, pointing out their season-long vulnerability. Additionally, he made it clear that their luck would not be altered even if Dhoni returned as captain.

“Everywhere in Chennai, I see signs of fragility. What are you going to do differently? Mahi didn’t always turn things around, even though you thought he would. The fact that he arrived was problematic, yet nothing changed. “This team didn’t alter their style of play,” the former cricket player continued.

Transmit the order to Jadeja: Aakash Chopra

Since Ravindra Jadeja now contributes little with bat or ball, the Agra-born batsman questioned Chennai’s plan and suggested that he bat higher in the order. He also underlined the need for Ravichandran Ashwin to perform better. He voiced a lack of optimism on the team’s prospects for this season, questioning their capacity to get better with the existing squad.

“Transmit the command to Jaddu. In any case, why is he down the order? There’s no purpose in bowling or batting. In the video, Chopra noted that Ashwin must also pull his weight in the side; else, you will need to consider using a different combination.

“This team isn’t going anywhere right now. I have nothing to say on their behalf. Generally speaking, you have a lot to say about Chennai, but given their performance, I’m not sure who can help them. He continued, “I don’t think they will start climbing up this season with this set of players, but they might win a game or two.”

Ayush Mhatre was signed by CSK to replace Gaikwad in the interim. Match 30 of the 2025 Indian Premier League will pit the yellow brigade against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Lucknow. CSK has only won once, against the Mumbai Indians (MI), and has lost five of their last six games.