Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced yet another loss in IPL 2025 by 18 runs against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur, skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad explained the move to retire out Devon Conway in the chase. CSK could not chase the target of 220 despite their efforts, Dhoni scored 27 off 12 balls and surprisingly Devon Conway was CSK’s highest run-scorer but still the management decided to retire Conway out.
In the last over, CSK needed 28 runs, with Dhoni on strike and Yash Thakur bowling. Dhoni received a short full-toss but could only muster a straightforward catch to Yuzvendra Chahal at fine leg. Jadeja was left unbeaten on 9 runs off 5 balls.
In the post-match presentation, Gaikwad revealed the reason for Conway getting retired out, citing that the team management felt Jadeja was better placed to get CSK to the finish.
“Well, you know, he’s more of a timer of the ball, very useful up the order, but definitely, when you have Jaddu (Jadeja), his role is completely different, and he’s known for that role particularly. So you expect that change to happen at some point when you know the batsman is struggling,” Gaikwad said after the match.
“Initially, he was still striking the ball. We waited and waited until we thought it was necessary, and then we thought, yes, why not change it?” he added.
