Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming admitted that seamer Deepak Chahar’s newest damage “doesn’t look good” however he’s hoping for a constructive report from the franchise’s medical group forward of the enterprise section of the continued IPL. Although Fleming didn’t disclose any particulars on Chahar’s new damage, the 31-year-old seamer was seen pulling off his run-up in simply the second ball of Punjab Kings chase right here on Wednesday night time. It could possibly be a doable hamstring damage as, after having a chat with skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and the physio, Chahar walked off floor holding his hamstring and didn’t bowl any additional within the match.
Chahar’s profession has been marred by accidents within the final couple of years, costing him a everlasting spot within the Indian group.
“Yeah, the travelogue is pretty busy. There’s a lot of ins and outs. So, Deepak Chahar doesn’t look good,” mentioned Fleming in the course of the post-match presser.
“The initial feeling wasn’t great. So, I’m hoping for a more positive report when the physio and the doctor have a look.” Chahar’s damage considerably compelled Gaikwad to usher in Shivam Dube for an over, who has primarily been used as a batter this season.
But Dube went for 14 in the one over he bowled, and Fleming admitted that with the Impact Player rule, Dube will not be fitted to the function within the IPL and can have his probabilities in correct situations.
“He (Dube) is ready to bowl and is working hard on it. He will play a role in the right conditions, and with the Impact Player rule, we have players who can fit the role better. Currently, his necessity to bowl is pretty much small,” the coach mentioned.
CSK suffered a seven-wicket defeat to PBKS, their second loss at dwelling this season, managing a meagre 162 for 7, which was comfortably chased down with 13 balls to spare.
Talking in regards to the demanding wicket at Chepauk, Fleming mentioned, “It’s difficult, and we have spoken on the unpredictability of the wickets here before. Batting first makes it difficult for us to judge as to what a good competitive score is.
“We had a few 200s (earlier than), which was in our minds at the moment. But, the wicket was very sticky.
“We also had a good start in the (first) six overs before things became difficult. We also tried a few lefties in the form of Dube and (Ravindra) Jadeja but we just couldn’t get anything through the middle. They bowled really well, they got good purchase and held onto it. We just got stifled through the middle, which prevented us from getting a score of 180,” he mentioned.
With a low rating to defend, Fleming was impressed with the dedication and efficiency proven by English pacer Richard Gleeson, who made his debut final night time.
“Richard Gleeson was good, and it was a positive. Losing Fizz (Mustafizur Rahman) is disappointing.
“Tushar (Deshpande) has a little bit of flu going round as properly. So, we have needed to make a number of adjustments, which is uncommon. Again, that is a part of it, and we have now obtained the sources,” he said.
“Just they have not had the sport time to be actually comfy with their roles and us to be comfy with a recreation plan, which we’re struggling just a little.” Although veteran opener Ajinkya Rahane managed to get to double figures after a lean phase in the last four games, he didn’t last beyond a 24-ball 29.
“I believed he (Rahane) was good at the moment. He’s been most likely a bit too aggressive in what he needs to do,” Fleming observed.
“Keep in thoughts, we’re batting on wickets right here that we do not understand how they’re gonna play. So, we obtained to take a little bit of a pause to see what a great rating is. If you might be three for 30, the sport is just about over.
“His (Rahane) hitting that was so good last year, is more crisp. It’s not for lack of intent. He has doubled up on intent. We’re fine with Jinks and the role he plays.”
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