India, April 6 -- Anil Kumble blasts CSK's early IPL form, urges experienced players to step up, 'Need to tighten things up quickly'

The Indian Premier League season comes with its own internal and external challenges for franchises, and how a team responds often defines its journey. Chennai Super Kings, the joint-most successful team in IPL history with 5 titles alongside arch-rivals Mumbai Indians, find themselves in an unfamiliar position this season. The giants are going through an underwhelming phase, having lost three consecutive matches to start the campaign under captain Ruturaj Gaikawad.

CSK currently sit 10th on the table with a negative NRR of 2.517, drawing attention from both fans and pundits for the lack of intent at the t...