Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has expressed concern over Noor Ahmed’s form and termed it as the biggest problem. Chennai Super Kings After a 43-run defeat by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026.Noor, who was one of CSK’s standout performers last season, has struggled to make an impact this year. The left-arm spinner has not taken a wicket in three matches, conceding more than 100 runs in almost 10 overs, including a costly dismissal against RCB where he was dismissed. Rajat Patidar And Tim David.“He (Noor) is CSK’s biggest problem right now. He has bowled about 10 overs this season and conceded more than 100 runs. He doesn’t have a single wicket. I’m sure if he gets his run-up angle right, the alignment will improve, and his arm, which is falling to one side, will straighten out,” Pathan said.Pathan also expressed his disappointment. Matt HenryStating that the veteran pacer has not lived up to expectations so far. Henry conceded 36 not out in three overs against RCB and looked ineffective throughout the campaign.“I am very disappointed with his bowling because he brings a lot of experience. He has had performance and good economy, but he has not been able to do that in this league. An experienced bowler cannot bowl half-volleys. Anshul Kamboj dismissed. Virat Kohli With the bouncer watching him walk out. Matt Henry bowled the full ball even after seeing Virat get out.The former all-rounder pointed out the tactical errors in CSK’s approach to Tim David, whose unbeaten 70 off 25 balls took RCB to a daunting total of 250/3.“Tim David usually stands outside leg-stump. So bowling off-stump is giving him width. If the bowler is thinking he’s not going to give space by bowling off-stump, he’s actually giving him space. You have to bowl on middle-stump and leg-stump; otherwise, he’s going to hit you.” Which he took advantage of, Chennai didn’t take full advantage of it early on, he didn’t re-mark it.CSK’s struggles have now extended to three consecutive defeats at the start of the season. They will look to bounce back when they take on Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on April 11.
