In a season the place allegiances are often outlined by the jersey on one’s again, former Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) stalwart has confirmed that the ‘Yellow Fever’ is a tough behavior to interrupt. At present representing Islamabad United within the 2026 Pakistan Tremendous League (PSL), the New Zealand opener discovered himself caught between two worlds this Tuesday. Regardless of being miles away in Pakistan, left handed batter’s focus remained firmly on a bruising encounter within the Indian Premier League (IPL), the place his former aspect suffered a heavy defeat by the hands of the Rajasthan Royals.
Ex-CSK participant continues his unwavering loyalty for his franchise
Devon Conway’s journey with Chennai is the stuff of IPL folklore. Between 2022 and 2025, the South African-born Kiwi grew to become a linchpin of the CSK prime order, most notably spearheading their 2023 title cost with a staggering 672 runs and a Participant of the Match efficiency within the last. Nonetheless, the unpredictable nature of the game noticed him launched after a lacklustre 2025 marketing campaign and subsequently going unsold within the IPL 2026 public sale.
Now carrying the purple of Islamabad United, Conway’s maiden PSL marketing campaign has been a combined bag, that includes a modest 26-run debut towards Multan Sultans and a irritating washout towards Peshawar Zalmi. But, it was the results of the CSK vs. RR conflict that prompted an emotional outburst on social media. Taking to X (previously Twitter), Conway admitted it was “arduous to sit down this one out,” including that seeing the Tremendous Kings lose ‘hurts.’ Even whereas “locked in” with PSL duties, his warning that “revenge at Chepauk will all the time be on my thoughts” despatched CSK followers right into a nostalgic frenzy, proving that after you whistle podu, you by no means actually cease.
Onerous to sit down this one out… 💭 Watching CSK lose to Rajasthan Royals hurts. Proper now I’m locked in with PSL duties, however revenge at Chepauk will all the time be on my thoughts 💛👊 #WhistlePodu
— Devon Conway (@D_Conway88) March 31, 2026
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A troublesome begin for Ruturaj Gaikwad’s males amidst damage woes in IPL 2026
Whereas Conway watched from afar, the fact on the bottom for Chennai Tremendous Kings was grim. Going through the Rajasthan Royals, the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led aspect appeared a shadow of their former dominant selves. The batting lineup crumbled underneath strain, collapsing to a meagre 127 all out. If not for a gritty 43 from Brydon Carse, the embarrassment might have been far worse. The chase was a mere formality for Rajasthan, fueled by a sensational 15-ball half-century from 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who dismantled the CSK assault to seal an eight-wicket victory.
The loss highlights a rising disaster for the five-time champions. The absence of the legendary MS Dhoni, formally dominated out for at the least two weeks attributable to a calf damage, has left a management and ending void that Sanju Samson, sarcastically enjoying towards his former workforce and Gaikwad are struggling to fill. As CSK prepares to host the Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings on April 3, the strain is mounting. Followers at the moment are wanting towards the potential return of Dewald Brevis to supply the spark that Conway as soon as ignited. For now, nevertheless, the Males in Yellow should discover their rhythm with out their iconic former opener, who stays their largest cheerleader from throughout the border.
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