Wasim Jaffer believes that the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batters have looked out of sorts this season, often appearing to be behind the game from the start. The former India opener also questioned the players' intent, saying that some players aren’t even trying. Speaking on ESPNcricinfo’s Time Out show, Jaffer pointed out how CSK have struggled at the top of the order and have consistently lost early wickets. “They're losing too many wickets upfront. Don't know whether it’s due to form, poor shot selection, or just team selection alone,” he said. He further added that the team’s constant chopping and changing of the batting order is uncharacteristic of CSK, a franchise which is known for its stability. “Maybe they’re rotating too many players, and those players might be feeling like, ‘I don’t know if I’m in or out,’ and that could be something we’re not used to when looking at a Chennai team. Usually, they’re stable — a good decision-making team and franchise. The team looks a bit rattled at the moment,” he added. 'It doesn't even look like they're trying' CSK began the season with Rachin Ravindra and Rahul Tripathi as openers. When the pair failed to deliver, the team brought in Devon Conway to take the role. On the other hand, Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has a solid record at the top, has moved down to No. 3. At the other end of the order, MS Dhoni, who came in at No. 9 in earlier games, was promoted to No. 7 in their last outing. However, despite his efforts, CSK failed to chase down the total and fell 25 runs short against Delhi Capitals. Also Read: ‘Should’ve retired after IPL 2023’: Manoj Tiwary’s sharp take on Dhoni Commenting on the intent of CSK’s batting unit, Jaffer pointed out how the team is always behind the game. “If their top order doesn’t fire and Dube gets out, it looks like they shut shop very quickly. They feel really, really behind the game, and it doesn’t even look like they’re trying. That approach has been the most surprising to me; it’s twice in two games where they’ve shut shop too early. That’s a major concern for CSK,” he said. Jaffer also reflected on CSK’s history of picking former players, a plan that used to work well in the past, but not anymore. “The players they picked in previous auctions — Ajinkya Rahane, Robin Uthappa, [Ambati] Rayudu — were all way past their prime and yet they came in and performed. But that is not happening with this CSK: they picked Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, and even Vijay Shankar. But things just aren’t working the way they used to,” he explained. Chennai Super Kings have now lost three of their first four matches, including back-to-back defeats at their home ground in Chepauk. The five-time champions currently sit ninth on the points table and will look to bounce back when they face Punjab Kings on April 8.