Bhubaneswar, May 21 -- Chennai Super Kings are facing a precarious situation in IPL 2026. With 12 points from 13 matches, the five-time champions are teetering on the edge of missing the playoffs. While CSK has shown signs of revival in the second half of the league, their poor start and some questionable auction decisions have come under scrutiny. Former CSK player and two-time IPL winner Subramaniam Badrinath has publicly criticised the franchise's strategy, highlighting what he calls a Rs 30 crore blunder.

Jadeja and Pathirana Retention Criticised

Badrinath focused on two high-profile players - Ravindra Jadeja and Matheesha Pathirana. "They retained Ravindra Jadeja for 18 crores. Retaining a player for such a huge amount signals conf...