In a recent critique, former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin expressed disappointment with the Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) strategy during their eight-wicket loss to the Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2026. Ashwin specifically targeted the decision to send in Sarfaraz Khan as an impact substitute in the fourth over, when CSK was already struggling at 25-2. He argued that such decisions should be made well in advance of the season, emphasizing the importance of preparing players like Akeal Hosein and Anshul Kamboj for potential roles in the batting order. Ashwin pointed out that Khan's inconsistency stems from being shuffled between batting positions, as he has played in four different spots in just seven innings, leading to a dip in his performance. Khan has only managed to score 62 runs in his last four innings, failing to exceed 25 runs in each match. Ashwin's comments highlight the need for clarity in player roles and better strategic planning within the CSK management.