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Former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar questioned the Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) scouting team after their early elimination from the IPL 2025 playoffs. The Men in Yellow are at the bottom of the standings with only two wins in 10 outings.<\/p>\n
CSK<\/a> have also lost an unfathomable five out of their six home games – their worst in a single season. While the bigger names have failed to deliver the goods, CSK’s youngsters haven’t shone as brightly as those from other franchises.<\/p>\n Their latest defeat to the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Chennai made them the first team to get eliminated from playoff contention.<\/p>\n Talking about CSK’s woeful performance this season, Gavaskar told Sports Today (via India Today):<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/template><\/p>\n “First and foremost, they need to get their auction strategy right. I’m not too sure their scouting team is as effective as those of other franchises. That said, scouts shouldn\u2019t rely solely on leagues like the Jharkhand League, UP League, or others like them. Success in those leagues, often played on smaller grounds against relatively ordinary bowling attacks, doesn\u2019t necessarily translate to higher levels.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n He continued:<\/p>\n “Many players who dominate these leagues with big hitting often fail when they face international-quality bowling. So, if you\u2019re scouting talent, focus more on the bowlers. Strengthening the bowling attack is critical\u2014if your bowlers can restrict the opposition and consistently take wickets, you have a real edge.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n CSK missed the playoffs last year, and their elimination this season makes it the first time the five-time champions have not qualified for the playoffs in back-to-back IPL<\/a> seasons.<\/p>\n“Any player makes decisions not so much for himself” – Sunil Gavaskar on MS Dhoni’s future<\/h2>\n