CSK can be said to be among the teams in the IPL who have the largest fanbase in the history of the tournament. Also, the Chennai Super Kings have been the most successful franchise in the competition, as they have the most number of titles alongside the Mumbai Indians.
Alongside being the most successful team, they are also the team to have played the most number of playoffs and the highest number of finals. Led by skipper MS Dhoni, CSK is considered one of the most veteran sides.
However, last time around, the Chennai Super Kings failed to advance into the playoffs. The new skipper, Ruturaj Gaikwad, seems quite promising in the role of CSK captain and a bright future prospect for the side.
CSK might be looking forward to retaining the likes of the finest players in skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has also produced the most runs for the franchise. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and overseas bowler Mateesha Pathirana will also don the yellow jersey.
Lastly, the buzz over MS Dhoni being retained as an uncapped player has created a huge stir since Dhoni retired from his long international career back in 2019. IPL’s rule of considering any Indian player to be uncapped who has not featured in an international game for over 5 years.
The three possible players who might be targets for CSK in the mega-auction
3. Liam Livingstone: The Englishman has been a star on the international front since he emerged as the world’s finest all-rounder as ranked by the ICC. Livingstone starred in the matches against Australia, where he excelled with the bat as well as with the ball.
Livingstone earlier played for the Punjab Kings, and some likely reports suggest that the Kings are to part ways with all their overseas players. If Livingstone is released, CSK, who are in need of an explosive middle-order batter, might look to include Livingstone, who can replace the likes of England veteran Moeen Ali.
2. Ayush Badoni: CSK have often been among the biggest franchises that have acquired the likes of supremely talented youngsters and made them rise to be future talents. The skipper Gaikwad himself is an example of CSK’s scouting.
Last time around they acquired Sameer Rizvi while Dube was also a flop show for the Super Kings, and hence they might be replaced by a new middle-order batter who can score quick runs and also play at any desired position. Ayush Badoni, who was seen excelling as a batter in the Delhi Premier League, would also next be on CSK’s auction list.
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1. Avesh Khan: Tushar Deshpande, who was CSK’s most genius bowler for the last season and also their highest wicket-taker, now has made his debut for India, and hence he cannot be retained any further as an uncapped player.
CSK, in search of a new pacer, if they cannot have the likes of Tushar Deshpande, would look to acquire the likes of a pace-bowling Indian option. Mohammad Shami was the only player considered a big name, while also Avesh Khan might be the other name who can be the ace bowler with efficiency to bowl with both the new ball and at the death overs.
