Watch- Stephen Fleming Destroys His Own CSK Batsmen

Ahead of the Chennai Super Kings' upcoming IPL 2025 matchup with Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday, April 25, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, head coach Stephen Fleming revealed the complete batting order in a single line with a hint of irony.

Due to CSK's older players' recent lack of batting contributions, young players like Shaik Rasheed and Ayush Mhatre have the opportunity to advance and finish in the top three in the current IPL 2025.

Due to the senior Chennai Super Kings players' recent lack of batting contributions, rookie players like Shaik Rasheed and Ayush Mhatre have had the chance to advance up the ranks and place in the top three of the current IPL 2025.

Stephen Fleming’s one-liner leaves journos stunned after CSK question

CSK's top-order problems have gotten worse after Ruturaj Gaikwad was sidelined by injury, and players like Rahul Tripathi, Devon Conway, and Rachin Ravindra were not playing up to par. Additionally, the situation has put more strain on the middle order, which has found it difficult to step up consistently.

One reporter questioned the middle order's performance during the pre-match news conference, asking, "Is the middle order having trouble scoring large numbers? What is the cause of this? This one-line response from the head coach of the Chennai Super Kings is going viral on social media.

Here is the conversation:

Journalist: “Middle order struggling to score big numbers? What is the reason behind it?!”

Stephen Fleming: “Middle order?? (In Reconfirming tone)”

Journalist: “Yes, Middle order!”

Stephen Fleming: “and Top”

Journalist : Middle order struggling to score big numbers ? What is the reason behind it ?!
Flem: Middle order?? (In Reconfirming tone)
Journalist : Yes Middle order !
Flem : and Top
Fleming Saab 😭😭pic.twitter.com/UV6dKgeFl5

— Pujara’s Kiki (@FlyingSlip_) April 24, 2025

CSK seeks balance, not overhaul: Stephen Fleming on youngsters

Known for supporting seasoned players, CSK is trying something new this season by giving young players a chance. The five-time IPL champion squad has shifted from its conventional method by bringing in new players like Mhatre, while their first-choice stars are underperforming.

However, Stephen Fleming stated that it all comes down to balance, emphasizing a player's mentality over age and advocating for a blend of young and experienced. According to Fleming, a player's age is not as important as their attitude. However, he denied bringing in fresh talent for the upcoming season.

“It's not all about youth; it's not all about guys being too old. It's somewhere in the middle where you get a mix of experience, and you also get players who are fearless. You've just got to make sure that the right temperament is in the player, and I'm not worried about how old they are. But I guess, have one eye to the future,” the coach stated.

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