Ahead of the Southern Derby on April 5, former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin expressed his unwavering support for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), stating that his heart 'always beats a bit yellow'. Despite CSK's recent struggles, having lost their last two matches, Ashwin believes that the team can perform well against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who are coming off a strong victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad. RCB, however, is facing a significant bowling crisis, with key players like Josh Hazlewood unavailable. Ashwin acknowledged RCB's recent dominance in the rivalry, having won their last three encounters against CSK. He also criticized CSK's decision to field only two overseas players in their first home match, suggesting that the team needs to find a better balance moving forward.