Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has expressed his opinion on Afghanistan's spinner. Noor AhmedHis form is the biggest problem that Chennai Super Kings will have to deal with in 2026. His comments came after the 43-run defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
After being a bright spot for Chennai in 2025, Noor has been reported to be in poor form this season, conceding 111 runs without any wicket in three matches. He conceded 49 runs in his spell against RCB, before being dismissed by Rajat Patidar and Tim David.
“He (Noor) is CSK's biggest problem at the moment. He has bowled almost 10 overs this season and given away more than 100 runs. He doesn't have a single wicket. I believe if he corrects the angle of his run-up, the alignment will improve, and his arm, which is falling to one side, will also straighten,” Pathan said while speaking on his YouTube channel.
Pathan expressed his disappointment matt henryThe performance shows that a bowler should bowl better with his experience. Henry bowled three overs against RCB, taking no wickets and conceding 36 runs and hasn't looked dangerous all season.
He said, “I am very disappointed with his bowling because he brings a lot of experience. He has good performance and good economy, but he has not been able to perform like that in this league. An experienced bowler does not bowl half volleys. Anshul Kamboj bowled a bouncer after seeing Virat Kohli out. Matt Henry bowled a full ball even after seeing Virat out.”
Pathan further said that CSK's plan went wrong while bowling. tim david. David, who top-scored with an unbeaten 70 off just 25 balls, played a crucial role in taking RCB to 250/3.
“Tim David usually stands outside the leg stump. So, bowling on the off stump is giving him width. If the bowler is thinking that he will not give room by bowling on the off stump, he is actually giving him room. You have to bowl on middle stump and leg stump; otherwise, he will hit you. You can contain him initially, which Chennai did not do, and they took full advantage of it,” he commented.
Chennai Super Kings has lost its first three matches in the IPL and would like to return to winning ways soon. They will host in-form Delhi Capitals on April 11 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
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