New Delhi, March 31 -- Former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu criticised the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batters for their poor shot selection in their defeat to the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2026. (IPL 2026 Updated Points Table)

Chennai Super Kings, without MS Dhoni, suffered a massive batting collapse as they were bowled out for 127 in 19.4 overs.

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They eventually lost the match by eight wickets. MS Dhoni, CSK's former skipper, has been ruled out of the first two weeks of IPL 2026 due to a calf strain, and he is currently undergoing rehabilitation.

"Definitely, the conditions were tough, but a little application was needed. They had the batsman do that. Unfortunately, the s...