Chennai Super Kings’ Noor Ahmed, left, chatting with wicketkeeper Sanju Samson (PTI photo)

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan Has expressed concern over Noor Ahmed’s form and called it the biggest issue Chennai Super Kings After losing by 43 runs to Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2026.Noor, who was one of CSK’s standout performers last season, has struggled to make an impact this year. The left-arm spinner did not get any wickets in three matches, giving away more than 100 runs in almost 10 overs, including an expensive outing against RCB where he was dismissed. Rajat Patidar And tim david.“He (Noor) is CSK’s biggest problem at the moment. He has bowled almost 10 overs this season and given away more than 100 runs. He doesn’t have a single wicket. I believe if he corrects the angle of his run-up, the alignment will improve, and his arm, which is falling to one side, will also straighten,” Pathan said.Pathan also expressed his disappointment matt henryHaving said that, the experienced fast bowler has not lived up to the expectations so far. Henry conceded 36 runs without taking any wickets in three overs against RCB and looked ineffective throughout the campaign.“I am very disappointed with his bowling because he has brought a lot of experience. His performances have been good and the economy is also good, but he has not been able to perform like that in this league. An experienced bowler does not bowl half volleys. Anshul Kamboj was out. Virat Kohli Seeing him coming out with the bouncer. Even after seeing Virat get out, Matt Henry bowled a full ball,” he further said.The former all-rounder also pointed out tactical errors in CSK’s approach towards Tim David, whose unbeaten 70 off 25 balls took RCB to a challenging score of 250/3.“Tim David usually stands outside the leg stump. So, bowling on the off stump is giving him width. If the bowler is thinking that he will not give room by bowling on the off stump, he is actually giving him room. You have to bowl on middle stump and leg stump; otherwise, he will hit you. You can block him initially, which Chennai did not do, and they took full advantage of it,” he commented.CSK’s struggles have now extended to three consecutive defeats at the start of the season. They will be aiming to bounce back when they take on Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on April 11.