India, April 9 -- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad explained the decision behind retiring out Devon Conway after the five-time champions suffered another defeat in the IPL 2025 edition. CSK lost to Punjab Kings by 18 runs in Mullanpur as the Gaikwad-led side failed to chase down 220 runs. MS Dhoni played a cameo of 27 runs off 12 balls; however, this effort didn't prove enough.

The left-handed Conway scored 69 runs off 49 balls with the help of six fours and two sixes. However, before the final delivery of the 18th over, the CSK management decided to call back Devon Conway and send Ravindra Jadeja to the middle. It is important to mention that Dhoni was at the other end when this call was taken.

In the final over, CSK w...