The inevitable finally unfolded, albeit slightly delayed, as Chennai Super Kings made a decisive move ahead of their crucial IPL 2025 fixture against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The MS Dhoni-led side opted to bench the struggling Rachin Ravindra, marking a bold shift in strategy for the high-pressure contest at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

In his place, South African power-hitter Dewald Brevis has been drafted into the playing XI, making his much-anticipated debut for CSK. While the call to sideline Ravindra might have caught some fans off guard, the decision stemmed from two pivotal factors that left the team management with little choice.