Asking rate already out of hand...': Chawla feels CSK were late in retiring out Conway

Chennai(The Uttam Hindu): Former cricketer Piyush Chawla has expressed his opinion that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were late in opting to retire out Devon Conway during their recent IPL match. Chawla, speaking after the game, stated that with the asking rate already out of control, the decision should have come earlier in the innings. CSK, chasing a steep total, found themselves struggling as the required run rate increased. Conway, who had been in solid form, was still at the crease when the match situation demanded an aggressive approach. Chawla, reflecting on the team's approach, suggested that the decision to retire out Conway could have been made earlier, when the game was still within a manageable range.

“By the time CSK decided to retire out Conway, the asking rate had already gone out of hand. In such situations, it’s important to make timely decisions. Conway was the right player to make way for a more aggressive option,” Chawla said. Retiring out players is a tactic used by teams when they want to bring in a big hitter or a player who can accelerate the scoring, especially when a chase is falling behind the required rate. While the decision raised eyebrows, it is clear that in this instance, timing could have made a difference in terms of getting a fresh striker in. Chawla's comments have sparked debate among fans and analysts alike, as teams continue to experiment with strategies in the high-pressure environment of the IPL.