Chennai Super Kings‘Assistant bowling coach Sridharan Sriram has given credit ms dhoni To play an important role in helping the young spinner Noor Ahmed regain your rhythm ipl 2026. After a tough start to the season, Noor bounced back with a match-winning spell Kolkata Knight RidersUnderscoring the importance of guidance and experience within the CSK setup.
Noor Ahmed bounces back with a match-winning spell
Noor is a key player in CSK’s lineup in IPL 2026. However, his poor form at the start of the season had raised concerns for the five-time champions. The young Afghan spinner initially struggled with his length and failed to take wickets in the initial matches. He was also expensive in games, especially against Royal Challengers BangaloreWhere the opposition batsmen targeted him effectively.
Lack of control and inconsistency meant that CSK were missing out on crucial wicket-taking options in the middle overs. But during the match against Knight Riders on Tuesday, Noor changed things in spectacular fashion. He bowled a brilliant spell of 3/21 in his four overs and played a decisive role in CSK’s 32-run win. His variety, superior control and ability to extract turn made life difficult for the KKR batsmen. The performance not only helped CSK seal a crucial win but also earned Noor the Player of the Match award, leading a strong comeback after a poor start.
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How does MS Dhoni’s advice prove decisive for Noor?
Speaking after the match, CSK assistant bowling coach Sreedharan revealed that Dhoni’s inputs were crucial in Noor’s revival. He highlighted Dhoni’s involvement in Noor’s improvement and revealed that the veteran wicketkeeper-batsman had spent time with the youngster during practice sessions.
“It was good. The wicket helped today. There was a bit of turn for him. Other wickets are quite flat, but the ball was a bit slower in the air today. There was more side spin on the ball and more drop. That’s something he is working on. Even MS had a long chat with him in a practice session, especially about his leg-breaks. I think it was very helpful today and the results are there to see.” Sreedharan said in the press conference after the match.
Notably, CSK has started to find its rhythm after a poor start to the IPL 2026 season. While the batting unit performed brilliantly, the bowling department struggled to maintain consistency early on. However, the comprehensive win against Knight Riders in Chepauk has filled the team with new confidence. Noor’s return to form has been one of the biggest positives for the team.
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