Ashwin Halts CSK Coverage After YouTube Backlash

Ravichandran Ashwin has decided that his YouTube channel will no longer cover Chennai Super Kings (CSK) matches for the rest of IPL 2025, following backlash from comments made by guest analyst Prasanna Agoram on the channel. Agoram criticized CSK's decision to include Afghan spinner Noor Ahmad instead of veterans like Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, sparking controversy and prompting Ashwin to remove the video. CSK's head coach Stephen Fleming dismissed concerns about Ashwin's channel, stating he was unaware of its existence and considered the matter irrelevant. Despite the controversy, Noor Ahmad leads as the Purple Cap holder with 10 wickets, while CSK has faced three consecutive defeats. The incident highlights the tension between media commentary and team dynamics during a challenging season for CSK.