New Delhi, May 20 -- Former Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody has stated that Chennai Super Kings need to make tough calls before the next season of the Indian Premier League.

All 10 IPL franchises will take part in a mini auction before IPL 2026 and Moody feels CSK should let go of off spinner Ravichandran Ashwin to release some funds.

The veteran spinner as brought back into the franchise after a decade for Rs.9.75 crore and his returns in IPL 2025 have been less than satisfactory. The fact that CSK are currently bottom of the table, and have fell short in all departments, has not helped anyone's cause, let alone Ashwin's.

Speaking on ESPNcricinfo, Moody said: "I understand the philosophy behind CSK going for Ashwin because, at the...