IPL 2026 | Bowlers had an off day: CSK skipper Gaikwad

17 May,2026 09:58 AM IST |  Lucknow  |  IANS

“Bowling had an off-day today,” said Gaikwad, adding, “the first challenge is getting to Chennai and make sure we improve on the areas we need to, and then adapt and assess the conditions [in the remaining to league games].”

Ruturaj Gaikwad


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Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad admitted that his bowlers failed to live up to expectations in the team's seven-wicket defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in an IPL match here on Friday, and said the five-time winners will address the shortcomings ahead of their remaining two league games.

"Bowling had an off-day today," said Gaikwad, adding, "the first challenge is getting to Chennai and make sure we improve on the areas we need to, and then adapt and assess the conditions [in the remaining to league games]."

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