Dhoni’s Guidance Sparks Noor Ahmad’s Comeback in CSK’s Win Over KKR

Chennai Super Kings’ young spinner Noor Ahmad delivered a match-winning performance against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026, picking up 3 wickets for just 21 runs. His impressive spell played a crucial role in CSK’s 32-run victory at Chepauk, marking a strong turnaround after a quiet start to the season.

Behind Noor’s resurgence was valuable guidance from CSK veteran MS Dhoni. According to bowling coach Sridharan Sriram, Dhoni had a detailed conversation with the Afghan spinner during practice sessions, focusing on improving his leg-break variations and control.

Sriram revealed that Noor had been working on adding more side spin and achieving better length, which proved effective on a slightly slower Chepauk pitch that offered some assistance to spinners. “Dhoni’s inputs were very helpful, and the results were visible,” he said after the match.

Noor initially struggled with his lengths but quickly adjusted, finding the right balance that made him difficult to score against. His ability to generate late movement and variation troubled KKR batters, leading to crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs.

The coach also highlighted Noor’s analytical approach, calling him “a very good student of the game” who studies batters and adapts his strategy accordingly. Fellow spinner Akeal Hosein also contributed by helping Noor fine-tune his lengths during the match.

With this performance, Noor Ahmad has not only regained confidence but also strengthened CSK’s bowling attack as the tournament progresses.

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