SUMMARY
They have retained Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Matheesha Pathirana, Ravindra Jadeja, and MS Dhoni, thus holding on to their core.
1 / 7The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction is set to take place at Jeddah this month and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be one of the more active teams across both days of the exercise. They have retained Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Matheesha Pathirana, Ravindra Jadeja, and MS Dhoni, thus holding on to their core. With a purse of Rs 55 crore, here’s a few suggestions of players that they could look to get on-board for the coming campaign. (Image Source: iplt20.com)
2 / 7No. 1 | Rishabh Pant | The wicket-keeper/batsman is in the auction pool for the first time in eight years and it gives CSK a great chance to seal MS Dhoni’s successor for the long-term. Pant adds the left-handed big-hitting element in the middle-order that is worth it’s weight in gold in the current day and age. (Image Source: iplt20.com)
3 / 7No. 2 | James Anderson | The English seamer has registered at Rs 2 crore for the mega auction. CSK banked on Deepak Chahar for powerplay bowling exploits at Rs 14 crore for the last three year. Compared to that, Anderson comes across as a cheaper alternative, and it will be interesting to see if they go for the old warhorse. (Image Source: Reuters)
4 / 7No. 3 | Devon Conway | Devon Conway scored 924 runs in 23 matches at an average and strike rate of 48.63 and 141.28 respectively. CSK can very well use their RTM card to seal the opening spot, since he was so pivotal to their title-winning run in 2023. (Image Source: iplt20.com)
5 / 7No. 4 | Marcus Stoinis | CSK have always preferred multi-faceted players in their roster. Playing for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Stoinis produced a century in 2024 against CSK. His skilful bowling and powerful batting will be crucial for CSK’s prospects. (Image Source: iplt20.com)
6 / 7No. 5 | Washington Sundar | The all-rounder is in a good run of form after his cracking performance in the series against New Zealand recently. His batting skills certainly warrant a higher batting position and his familiarity with Chepauk makes him an exciting prospect for CSK. (Image Source: Reuters)
7 / 7CSK came within touching distance of the playoffs last season. In Ruturaj Gaikwad’s second season as the captain, he will want to take the team two steps forward and clinch their sixth title. (Image Source: iplt20.com)
