In Blockbuster Christopher Nolan 2012, The Dark Knight Rises, Bruce Wayne is cast into an ancient underground prison of Bane – a brutal hell called “the worst on Earth”. Physically broken and emotionally exhausted, Bruce lies between the damned and stares at the distant circle of light.
The only leak? Impossible climb.
Legends talk about who did it. At first he thought he was Bane, later it turned out that Talia Al Ghul, daughter of Ra’s al Ghul. Bruce has repeatedly tries to climb, use a safety rope, but every time, fails.
Then the blind prisoner will pass the life lesson: “How can you move faster than possible, fight longer than possible, without the strongest impulse of spirit? Fear of death.”
And the advice that changes everything: “Make a climb. Like a child. Without a rope.”
Only when Bruce involves fear – fear of falling, dying, failure – rising.
Right now Chennai Super Kings is in their own pit.
Five defeats in six games. Their best appearance broken. Their leader, Mrs. Dhoni, sounded more loser than ever, as after eight CSK warts for Kolkata Knight-one riders from the worst losses in their IPL history.
The way out exists. But it requires more than just a skill. It requires faith, urgency and yes, fear. Because no one will escape the pit by placing it safely.
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Break point does not come
Friday’s game was supposed to be a turning point, the beginning of the rise. When Dhoni first returned as a captain since 2023, the fans hoped for a spark. But instead, the known problems that reappeared, enlarged by the absence of Ruturai Gaikwad, when CSK dropped to their worst defeat IPL.
Their shyness and outdated approach were again. In an era where there are 200 par, CSK is stuck in the first gear.
The auction showed signs of decline. While other teams were stacked with Hitters Power, CSKsaled. The preservation of Dhoni on 43 was not a problem, but he could not stand up a group that compensates for his decreasing force.
It was painful to watch Dhoni, no longer ready to bat more than 2-3 exceeding, go out to the fold when the mountain is on the climb. On Friday he delayed his entrance to 15th via, to which CSK 72/7. His short stay in the fold took only four balls before he was imprisoned by LBW Sunil Narine.
It’s not Dhoni’s mistake. Before he walked in, the game was almost lost. In the first five breaks, CSK could only collect 18 runs and by the end of PowerPlay at 31.
“We want to turn it for fans.” For the dressing room and for themselves, but more for CAZ fans, they were stuck with us in many good times and hope to be held with us when things were not entirely planned ”: Mike Hussey about CSK fans pic.twitter.com/kpjkitxqfp– (@stanmsd) 12 April 2025
PowerPlay problem
Their powerplay suffering become a model. The CSK hit only three six in the first six overs in six matches – the lowest mile in IPL 2025. CSK managed to manage only one six during his shifts, while Kr fired seven in their powerplay before chasing 104 in just 10.1 overs.
Dhoni advocated the aversion strategy at the risk of the team, suggesting that the openers like Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway can do enough with Orthodox strikes in PowerPlay. It focuses on keeping the goal in hand and does not pose risks soon.
But in today’s IPL, where the government of flat courses and impact players prefer large blows, CSK’s approach feels like taking Premier Padmini to the Formula 1 race.
Matthew Hayden, a former CSK opener, quickly criticized Dhoni’s strategy: “You hear Mrs. Dhoni talking about powerplay. Simon Katich asked him and his answer, look that we had to be conservative. Allow in IPL. ”
Cska’s unwillingness to be more aggressive in PowerPlay stems from a lack of intention and lack in the form of batter. Conway, fighting in an international cricket, has lost its opening place in the Champions trophies. Rachin did not find his rhythm in T20s. Gaikwad’s injuries complicated their affliction.
In previous seasons, Dhoni’s Dhoni Career has revived the T20 players like Shane Watson and Ajinkya Rahane. But as Rahul Tripathi and Deepak Hooda, there is no revival in sight. Frequent mowing and change is atypical for CSK, which has built success on consistency.
CSK also seems to be reluctant to give out opportunities to their unlimited players like Vansh Bedi and Shaikh Rasheed. Their perseverance with veterans with insufficiently powerful veterans is becoming more and more. Just a few seasons, Ruturai Gaikwad brought a forced decline to the bench – a spark that soon turned into a star. This year, there is also a promise in the wings, but it seems that CSK is satisfied with the fact that he has gathered dust. The bench is heated, it is not tested.
Shivam Dube remains the only body of the highest order, which constantly cleans the ropes, but the burden of rescue CSK from their drops of powerplay weighs it hard.
If Batman was, maybe this Gotham could save on flames.
MISFIRING BUWLING UNIT
Bowling was no better.
Their premiere spinners, R. Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, looked pale imitations of their former self. Ashwin left for 9.90 runs for more than this season on average almost 40 for the goal. Wily Offie rarely relied on traditional off-spin and repeatedly escaped runs in PowerPlay and failed to justify the faith that leads in it.
Khaleel Ahmed and Noor Ahmed are the only ones who develop with a bowling unit. Matheesha Pathiran’s detention strategy has worked for death in previous campaigns. But in IPL 2025, at a time when he brought – usually after 10th place – the game is already slipping. CSK does not only lose powerplay with a bat. They also lose them with the ball.
The teams, of course, deployed comebacks from worse. CSK himself did it in 2010 and recovered from two victories in their first seven matches to raise his first title.
But this season feels different.
Squad lacks not only depth but also faith. The lead, once assured, now seems hesitant. The beliefs that have been separated as soon as they separated them. If things are, CSK looks more likely to end in a wooden spoon than in play -off.
They become miracles. Especially when Mahi is in charge. However, this time it seems that this time the magic disappeared. The ship has too many holes to survive the storm, let alone reach the coast.
The empire that Mrs. Dhoni and Stephen Fleming have been built over the years. There is no spark in the well. And it seems that no one is willing to rise without a rope.
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Published:
Kingshuk Kusari
Published on:
12 April 2025
