One of the iconic and profitable groups in IPL historical past, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), discover themselves in unfamiliar and uncomfortable territory in IPL 2025. With simply two wins from eight matches, the five-time champions are languishing on the backside of the factors desk, occupying the dreaded tenth spot—a sight that has left followers heartbroken and critics shocked.
Following their newest drubbing by the hands of Mumbai Indians, the place CSK’s whole of 176 was chased down with alarming ease in simply 15.2 overs, strain has mounted on the group. Their internet run price has taken a severe hit, and questions loom giant over the squad’s kind and technique.

Amidst this difficult part, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan addressed the state of affairs in a heartfelt interplay throughout an occasion in Chennai on Tuesday, April 22. Acknowledging the followers’ disappointment, he emphasised that this isn’t the primary time CSK has hit a tough patch—and historical past has proven that the group is aware of the way to bounce again.
“All of you can be a bit of bit disenchanted with the efficiency of CSK this 12 months. In fact, it is sure to occur. We’ve had powerful seasons earlier than. We all know we’re not taking part in good cricket for the time being, however we stay hopeful of turning issues round within the coming matches,” stated Viswanathan.
Drawing inspiration from the previous, he recalled the 2010 IPL season—a 12 months when CSK misplaced 5 video games in a row, solely to rally again spectacularly and elevate their maiden IPL title.

“In fact, we keep in mind the 12 months 2010. We misplaced 5 video games in a row and went on to win the cup. That was the primary 12 months we gained the title. I’m certain the boys are dedicated. The group is dedicated. And with somebody like Thala (MS Dhoni) on the helm, it’s solely a matter of time earlier than we come again,” he added.
Viswanathan additionally highlighted the contributions of key gamers like Shivam Dube and expressed confidence that the group nonetheless has sufficient firepower and spirit to salvage their marketing campaign.
Whereas CSK’s kind might have dipped, the idea within the camp—and amongst their passionate fanbase—stays unshaken. As historical past has proven, writing off MS Dhoni and his males has usually come again to hang-out the doubters. Whether or not the Tremendous Kings can script one other fairytale comeback stays to be seen, however one factor is obvious: they aren’t able to throw within the towel simply but.