Bengaluru, May 2 -- Ahead of the clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batting coach Michael Hussey backed his players despite their poor performance in the tournament so far.

The MS Dhoni-led side have managed to win only two matches (4 points) out of their 10 matches in the 18th edition of the cash-rich league so far.

The Super Kings have been eliminated from the race for the playoffs following a below-par performance throughout the competition. This is the first time in the history of the league that the team has failed to make its spot in the playoffs for the second consecutive season.

"There's a lot of motivation in the squad. There are opportunities for ...