{"id":274939,"date":"2025-04-05T16:54:03","date_gmt":"2025-04-05T16:54:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/05\/irrelevant-csk-head-coach-stephen-fleming-reacts-to-criticism-on-ashwins-youtube-channel-cricket-news-the-times-of-india\/"},"modified":"2025-04-05T16:54:03","modified_gmt":"2025-04-05T16:54:03","slug":"irrelevant-csk-head-coach-stephen-fleming-reacts-to-criticism-on-ashwins-youtube-channel-cricket-news-the-times-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/05\/irrelevant-csk-head-coach-stephen-fleming-reacts-to-criticism-on-ashwins-youtube-channel-cricket-news-the-times-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Irrelevant’: CSK head coach Stephen Fleming reacts to criticism on Ashwin\u2019s YouTube channel | Cricket News – The Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and coach Stephen Fleming (PTI Photo)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings<\/a> (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming has responded sharply to criticism directed at his team on Ravichandran Ashwin\u2019s YouTube channel after their defeat to Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday.
In a post-match press conference, Fleming appeared surprised when asked about the remarks, admitting he didn\u2019t even know Ashwin had a YouTube channel.
The controversy arose after a video featuring former RCB analyst Prasanna Agoram, popularly known as Pdogg, aired on Ashwin\u2019s channel.
During the episode, Pdogg questioned CSK’s decision to play Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad over veterans like Ravindra Jadeja and Ashwin himself. The video was later taken down, sparking curiosity and speculation among fans and the media.
When asked about the criticism, Fleming responded with calm dismissal: \u201cI have no idea. I didn\u2019t even know he had a channel, so I don\u2019t follow that stuff. That\u2019s irrelevant.\u201d<\/p>\n

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IPL: Fleming admits batting woes after CSK’s third straight defeat<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The incident comes at a tough time for CSK, who suffered their third consecutive loss in IPL<\/a> 2025 after going down to Delhi Capitals (DC) by 25 runs at Chepauk \u2014 their first defeat to DC at home in 15 years.
With this victory, DC topped the points table, while CSK find themselves under pressure in the mid-table shuffle.
Despite a solid start by DC, thanks to KL Rahul\u2019s composed 77 and some finishing firepower from Tristan Stubbs, CSK faltered in the chase.
Star players like Devon Conway, Shivam Dube, and Jadeja failed to convert, while MS Dhoni\u2019s late cameo couldn\u2019t turn the tide.
As questions swirl around CSK\u2019s team selection and performance, Fleming\u2019s dismissive stance signals the team\u2019s intent to stay focused on the field — not the noise off it.<\/p>\n


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