Chennai Super Kings’ batting coach Michael Hussey has attributed the team’s recent struggles with spin bowling to the presence of dew on the ground at their home stadium. Hussey explained that the dew makes it difficult for the spinners to grip the ball and impart spin, rendering them less effective.
“In the last few matches, the dew has been a challenge for the bowlers,” Hussey said. “Our game plan has been based around spin over many years. We have always had good spinners and spinning conditions here.”
“So, with the dew, then sometimes that takes the spinner out of the game. I mean, just the other night (against LSG), the spin bowlers were finding it very difficult to hold the ball. They couldn’t get any spin on the ball. It was just getting on nicely under the bat. So, it makes it very challenging.”
Hussey emphasized that the dew is not an excuse for the team’s poor performance, but rather a factor that they must adapt to. He believes that the team that manages to handle the dew conditions better will have an advantage.
“But again, it’s no excuse,” Hussey said. “We’ve just got to try and deal with it as best as we possibly can. It’s hopefully the same for both the teams. And the team that just manages that situation the best, can hopefully come out on top.”
Despite the challenges posed by the dew, Hussey remains confident in the team’s ability to perform well at home. He pointed out that the team still has a strong record at the stadium and that they are supported by a passionate crowd.
“Our record is still pretty good here at home,” Hussey said. “We’ve still got a great crowd that supports us. We know the conditions pretty well. It’s just that sometimes the dew factor makes it a bit more challenging.”
