Ruturaj Gaikwad says CSK will return as 'much more stronger unit' as IPL 2026 playoff hopes fade

Yahoo Sports is reporting Ruturaj Gaikwad says CSK will return as 'much more stronger unit' as IPL 2026 playoff hopes fade. Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad said he was "still proud of the boys" despite CSK suffering a five-wicket defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai on Monday. The defeat saw SRH chase down 181 in 19 overs through Ishan Kishan’s 70 off 47 balls and Heinrich Klaasen’s 47. The result also confirmed SRH’s qualification for the IPL 2026 playoffs along with Gujarat Titans.

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