IPL 2026: ‘Captaincy has affected Ruturaj Gaikwad’s batting’- Ashwin’s blunt CSK verdict‎

Ravichandran Ashwin believes Ruturaj Gaikwad's batting is suffering under the weight of captaincy for Chennai Super Kings. The team is in a rebuilding phase after MS Dhoni. Expectations remain high for CSK. Gaikwad's struggles highlight the challenges of leadership during this transition. Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a playoff spot with their win.