“They’re down on confidence, playing it too safe, CSK need to risk it all and go for broke.” That was Michael Clarke’s frank assessment of Chennai Super Kings’ current form, as the five-time champions continue to struggle with back-to-back defeats in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Speaking as an expert on JioHotstar, Clarke didn’t hold back. “The pitch was tough, sure. A bit of seam, some turn. But the way Chennai approached the game, there was no intent. It’s clear they’re low on confidence and just trying to survive, not win,” he said. “Right now, they’re playing conservative cricket, just hoping to stay close instead of pushing for victory. But sometimes, you’ve got to throw the kitchen sink at it. Take the risk. That’s how you spark a turnaround.” The former Australian captain said confidence can be contagious. Story continues below this ad “Confidence, good or bad, is contagious. When you’re winning, it lifts everyone. But when that losing feeling creeps in, it’s tough to shift.” Clarke’s thoughts were echoed by fellow expert Piyush Chawla, …