DRS’s absence costs CSK as they fall prey to dubious on-field umpiring calls
DRS’s absence costs CSK as they fall prey to dubious on-field umpiring calls
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming termed the absence of the Decision Review System (DRS) “unfortunate” at the start of his innings, saying it led to a series of incidents that did not go in his favor in the IPL. Match against Mumbai Indians (MI).
The absence of DRS cost CSK as they fell prey to dubious on-field umpiring calls due to a short-circuit for 10 balls at the Wankhede Stadium during the start of the innings.
While CSK opener Devon Conway failed to reverse his LBW decision when replays suggested that Daniel Sams’ delivery may have missed some distance from the leg-stump, Robin Uthappa also dismissed Jasprit Bumrah LBW in the next over. Did what it seemed. 50-50 call.
In the post-match press conference about the absence of DRS, Fleming said, “It was a little unfortunate that it happened at that time.”
“We were a little disappointed, but it’s still part of the game, isn’t it? It sets up a series of events that weren’t in our favor, but we should have been better than him. It certainly wasn’t a great one.” Beginning.” A five-wicket loss to MI on Thursday ended CSK’s IPL campaign this year with two matches remaining.
Although disappointed, Fleming now wants to see the positive.
“There were some positive signs indeed. The new ball bowling from Mukesh (Chowdhary) and Simarjeet (Singh) was excellent. We have been developing Mukesh throughout the season, so it is good for him to be confident of bowling like this .
“They have made some gains, so it’s a positive with Deepak Chahar coming back in the side, we have some good new ball options. We are really positive about taking the pair forward,” he added.
“We haven’t been as good as we should be, trying to find some pieces as we move forward.” With the play-offs out of the way, CSK will now test their bench strength in the remaining games.
“Now that we are out of the competition, we have got a chance to play some other guys in the last two games and hopefully find something there as well,” the coach said.
“We will end up looking for positives and opportunities for the next season. We are not going to change much, but we need to improve in some areas.” MI bowling coach Shane Bond lauded the return of their bowlers in the last few matches.
He was particularly influential in praising Bumrah and Sam.
“As a bowling unit, we have improved in the last 4-5 games, the way we have bowled, we have been aggressive.
Bond said, “Bums has bowled consistently throughout the season. He’s been a consistent performer, but often doesn’t get the wickets he deserved. I’m happy with the way he’s bowled throughout the season.” Am.”
However, Bond was a bit disappointed with Sams’ batting efforts.
“Daniel Sams hasn’t shown his talent with the bat. We talked about ordering him, but unfortunately, he didn’t grab that opportunity. It’s a move that didn’t pay off.
“He will admit that he was disappointed with his performance in the tournament but he has worked really hard to come back with the ball. He has gotten better and better with the ball,” he added.