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Chopra slams CSK auction call after PBKS defeat

Chopra slams CSK auction call after PBKS defeat

Chennai under the spotlight! Aakash Chopra said CSK's auction calls hurt them in the PBKS loss in Chennai on Friday, April 3. He praised Ayush Mhatre's 73, but pointed to Ruturaj Gaikwad's slow 28 and the lack of overseas balance as key reasons the five time champions slipped again.

Quick rundown

CSK's auction strategy is under scrutiny in IPL 2026.
Aakash Chopra questions CSK's overseas player choices.
Ayush Mhatre shines with a half-century against PBKS.
Prashant Veer played but wasn't utilized as a bowler.
Ruturaj Gaikwad's slow innings may have cost CSK runs.

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