Mumbai, April 19 -- Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has suggested that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad appears to be under considerable pressure following his team's 10-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

Speaking on JioHotstar on Saturday's match, JioStar expert Ashwin observed that Gaikwad had a favourable opportunity to anchor the innings, especially after a strong start by Ayush Mhatre, but failed to capitalise on it.

He noted that the CSK skipper did not need to take excessive risks given the momentum in the Powerplay and should have taken time to settle in.

Ashwin also pointed to the delivery that dismissed Gaikwad, stating it was a quality ball and difficult...