The five-time champions have already been knocked out of the playoff race.
Despite the dismal show, CSK’s batting coach Michael Hussey on Friday (May 2) said that the franchise has not slipped into panic mode as performances by some young players have offered a bright portend.
“We’re certainly not going to panic and throw everything out just because it hasn’t gone well this year but we definitely need to tidy up on a few areas," said Hussey on the eve of the away fixture against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
According to Hussey, CSK still have the personnel to compete with any other team in the IPL. However, he rued the fact that his side could not come on top in some games of “fine margins."
“I know we’re sitting at the bottom of the table and we haven’t won many games. But I actually don’t think we’re too far away. We have got some match-winning players in that line-up. We can definitely compete with any team in the competition.
“I can think off the top of my head probably three games that they would have won and they’d probably be sitting somewhere right up near the top four. I mean, there’s fine margins in this competition," he added.
Hussey found some positives in an otherwise disastrous campaign, such as the impressive outings by young players like Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Brevis.
“It’s great opportunity for some guys to get a chance to play in the IPL. Hopefully, they can grab their chances and shore up their spot in the squad for the next few years.
“A few wins and a few players who have taken their opportunities, that would be fantastic by the end of the season," he said.
(With PTI Inputs)