Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has come under fire for its selection decisions in IPL 2026, particularly after dropping in-form player Akeal Hosein for high-priced newcomer Prashant Veer. Former player Subramaniam Badrinath criticized the team's apparent bias towards expensive signings, questioning their impact on team performance.

• 01CSK spent ₹14.20 crore each on uncapped players Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer.
• 02Akeal Hosein, who has taken six wickets in four matches, was dropped for Prashant Veer.
• 03Prashant Veer conceded 25 runs in two overs without taking a wicket against Mumbai Indians.
• 04Kartik Sharma scored the first half-century of his IPL career during the match.
• 05Former player Subramaniam Badrinath criticized CSK's selection strategy, suggesting it favors expensive players over performance.

CSK's selection decisions could affect team morale and performance, potentially leading to further scrutiny from fans and analysts.