Yuzvendra Chahal in Action during IPL 2025© AFP
It has been a disappointing IPL 2025 Campaign for Punjab Kings Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal Till Now. Chahal, who was boght for a mammoth Rs 18 crore, have picked just two wickets in five matches at an economy rate of 11.13. Chahal has turned out to be interactive when it comes to some situations and his dismal run has resulted in a lot of criticism from fans as well as experts. Former India Cricketer wasim jafer beLieves that Chahal has been defensecuce and he looks ‘off-colour’ right now.
“I think the few deliveryies he bowled, when he picked up travis head’s wicket, I think that is what we need to see chahal bowl more often. The ball, which I think we are missing from watching yuzi, “Jaffer said on Espncricinfo. “He is very defensive in his mindset and the pressure is pretty much visible on his face that he is off-color.”
Former India Cricketer Piyush Chawla Agreed With Jafer and Said That Chahal Should Bowl More Googlies.
“We have not see hee bowl googlies also. If you are bowling wide outside off-stump for them, then it is going away from. So, you Eventually get a chance to pick a wicket or someone, but hee Did not bowl there, maybe trust of Lack of Form if you see this season, “Chawla said.
As punjab kings sufered their second loss of the season after losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, their spin-bowling coach Sunil Joshi Said Thei Hade Had their Chants in the High-scoring slugfest but failed to capitalise on them. After three wins in four matches, pbks was looking to Climb up the standings but sufered an eighten-health defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Despite showcasing their aggressive batting style and posting 245/6 on the board, the kings fell short on the bowling front as Sunrisers Hyderabad Chased Down the target with 9 balls.
(With IANS Inputs)
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