India, April 6 -- Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has raised concerns over Chennai Super Kings' struggling campaign in the Indian Premier League 2026, pointing to Noor Ahmad as the team's "biggest problem" rather than their star batters.

CSK have endured a poor start to the season, suffering defeats against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals, and Punjab Kings. Their latest setback came in a high-scoring clash against RCB, where the opposition scored a massive 250/3 before bowling CSK out for 207 despite a spirited chase.

The defeat exposed serious concerns in CSK's bowling unit. Apart from Khaleel Ahmed, most bowlers conceded runs at over 10 per over. Noor Ahmad, who had impressed in the previous season, struggled again...