Goa, April 6 -- Ravichandran Ashwin believes Chennai Super Kings must urgently lift the morale inside their dressing room after suffering their third straight defeat of the IPL 2026 season. CSK were handed a heavy 43-run loss by Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday, leaving them rooted to the bottom of the table. Speaking on JioHotstar alongside former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis, Ashwin said the young squad is "hurting" and needs positivity more than blame.

According to Ashwin, the atmosphere inside the CSK camp is likely deflated after another tough outing. With an inexperienced group, he said, harsh words will not help. Instead, the focus should be on rebuilding confidence and strengthening work ethic. He added that younger p...