Head coach also explains why Gaikwad wasn't picked sooner and why Tahir played only three games all season

Chennai Super Kings captain though admits it is time to revamp the team's core

"There's a lot of things to proud of as a team, so hopefully come back stronger next year and forget this year"

Also, why did the third umpire rule Mandeep Singh's low catch off Ruturaj Gaikwad not out?

The Super Kings bowlers set up the win on a slow, low Abu Dhabi track that might have reminded them of Chepauk