CSK Coach Stephen Fleming Provides Major Update After PBKS Loss with 5 Players Out

The defeat of the CSK team was attributed to injuries to key players and the absence of several others. Updates about the CSK bowling unit were shared on Twitter by Johns, where he mentioned that Mustafizur had left for international duties, Deepak Chahar was dealing with an injury, Tushar Deshpande had the flu, and Pathirana & Theekshana were going back for the visa process, with hopes for their return in the next game.

CSK coach Fleming expressed concern about the players’ situations, stating that Deepak Chahar’s initial condition was not great, and they were waiting for more positive reports. He also mentioned that the Sri Lankan players were off to get their visas and they hoped for a smooth process for their return in the next game in Dharamshala.

Fleming acknowledged the challenges of making changes due to Tushar Deshpande’s flu but reassured that they had resources to address the situation, although it required adjusting to new roles and game plans. Despite being placed 4th in the IPL 2024 points table with 5 wins in 10 games, CSK faced potential challenges in the final run of 4 games without the support of their star players.

Fleming acknowledged the difficulties, particularly during the game where they struggled with limited bowling options due to player absences and changing conditions. However, he remained optimistic about the upcoming games and expressed determination to return to winning ways.