India, March 31 -- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad took a subtle dig at his team's opening batters, Rahul Tripathi and Rachin Ravindra, after the loss against Rajasthan Royals in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). CSK stumbled to a six-run loss after they failed to chase down 183 against the Royals at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

For the third match in a row, CSK failed to get off to a good start in the run chase. Rachin Ravindra lost his wicket in the opening over as he fell prey to Jofra Archer. Earlier, in the first two matches, it was Rahul Tripathi who was dismissed cheaply.

Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has been opening for the franchise in the last four seasons, decided to bat at N...