former indian allrounder Irrfan Pathan Expresses concern over Noor Ahmed’s status, says it’s biggest problem chennai super kings This follows their 43-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2026.Noor was one of CSK’s standout players last season but struggled to make an impact this year. The left-arm spinner went without a wicket in three games, conceding over 100 runs in around 10 overs, including a costly outing against RCB where he was rajapatidar and Tim David.“He (Noor) is CSK’s biggest problem right now. He has bowled around 10 balls this season and conceded over 100 runs. He has not taken a wicket. I believe if he corrects the angle of his run-up, the alignment will improve and his hand, which has been falling to one side, will become straighter,” Pathan said.Pathan also expressed his disappointment Matt Henrysaid the experienced pacer has not lived up to expectations so far. Henry conceded 36 runs in three overs against RCB, took no wickets and looked ineffective throughout the season.“I’m very disappointed with his bowling because he brings a lot of experience. He has good performances and good economy but has not achieved that level of performance in this league. An experienced bowler is not going to bowl half-volleys. Anshul Kamboy dismissed Virat Kohli He was seen walking out with the bodyguards. Even after seeing Virat out, Matt Henry bowled a complete over,” he added.The former all-rounder further pointed out the tactical errors in CSK’s treatment of 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 outside off stump will give him width. If the bowler thinks that bowling outside off stump will not give him space, then he is actually giving him space. You have to bowl between middle stump and leg stump; otherwise, he will hit you. You can block him right off the bat and Chennai didn’t do that and he took full advantage of that,” he commented.CSK’s woes have now extended to three consecutive defeats at the start of the season. They will aim to bounce back when they face Delhi Capitals on April 11 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
