In an exclusive interaction with India Today, former India cricketer Kedhar Jadhav named R Ashwin, along with Noor Ahmad and Matheesha Pathirana, as the X-factors for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2025 season.
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00:00My first question is that since 2013, Mumbai Indians have always lost their first match.
00:12They are playing like a streak. You must remember that you also played in the same match and scored 50.
00:20What do you think about tomorrow's match against CSK? Do you think they will be able to break the jinx?
00:28What will Mumbai have to do to break the jinx?
00:37First of all, they have to play better than CSK. Since CSK is playing in their home, they definitely have the upper hand.
00:47It is very important that the combination of MIA is fixed from the first match.
00:58They shouldn't try and make a mistake like last year. They don't have that much time to do that.
01:09I think they should play their best 11 from the first match.
01:13Looking at Jaspreet Bumrah, I doubt that he will be available from the first match.
01:19I think it will be difficult for them to play better than MIA.
01:33Going to Chennai and beating CSK is one of the difficult tasks for any team.
01:39Who do you think will be the X Factor for Chennai Super Kings?
01:46What is the reason for that?
02:01I think there are two or three players. I can't name just one.
02:07Rabi Ashwin, Noor Ahmed, and Bhatirana.
02:12These three players definitely have the ability to contribute to CSK throughout the season.
02:28Rabi Ashwin, Noor Ahmed, and Bhatirana.