Pathan Questions CSK Choices After Punjab Win

Punjab Kings beat Chennai Super Kings by five wickets at Chepauk on Friday, April 3, in IPL 2026. CSK made 210, but Punjab chased it in 18.4 overs. Irfan Pathan said Rahul Chahar had a poor debut, and he also felt Ruturaj Gaikwad needed sharper captaincy and could have used MS Dhoni's advice.

Quick rundown

Punjab Kings chased 210 like it was a casual net session.
Rahul Chahar’s debut for CSK turned into a very expensive cameo.
Irfan Pathan wasn’t impressed with Ruturaj Gaikwad’s captaincy calls.
Priyansh Arya’s 39 off 11 balls set the tone in turbo mode.
Pathan said CSK could use a little Dhoni wisdom, even from the sidelines.

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Series

Indian Premier League
Pakistan Super League
South Africa Women tour of New Zealand
County Championship Division Two