India, May 16 -- Chennai Super Kings were in fantastic rhythm and in a good place to continue their charge towards the playoffs ahead of their visit to the Ekana Stadium, but a heavy loss at the hands of the Lucknow Super Giants refreshed the weaknesses within the team at the worst moment possible for fans of the team in yellow. After being blown apart, questions were raised about what went wrong.

While fans and pundits scratch their heads, it was a simple enough diagnosis for former CSK batter Subramaniam Badrinath. Speaking on his YouTube channel, the former IPL-winning CSK star pointed out that it was head-scratching decisions such as playing three left-armed seamers ahead of the consistency of Akeal Hosein that cost them.

"CSK's sel...