LIVE Chennai Super Kings (CSK) IPL 2024 Auction, Players Bought and Player List.
CSK players bought in IPL 2024 Auction: Rachin Ravindra(1.80 cr), Shardul Thakur (4cr)
Chennai Super Kings Retained Players: MS Dhoni, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Nishant Sindhu, Ajay Mandal, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Mukesh Chowdhary, Prashant Solanki, Simarjeet Singh, Tushar Deshpande, Matheesha Pathirana.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) IPL 2024 Players Auction Preview: As the five-time champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) gear up for the IPL 2024 under the captaincy of the iconic MS Dhoni, their focus remains on clinching the coveted title and securing their status as the greatest IPL side of all time. CSK, currently sharing the honor of five titles with Mumbai Indians (MI), aims to surpass this milestone under Dhoni’s leadership.
In the upcoming IPL season, attention is drawn to the question of who will inherit the captaincy from Dhoni. The attempt to appoint Ravindra Jadeja as captain in IPL 2022 proved unsuccessful, leading to Dhoni resuming leadership midway through the tournament. A strong contender for the captain’s role in IPL 2024 is the dynamic opener Ruturaj Gaikwad. Hailing from Maharashtra, Gaikwad has earned acclaim for his performances at the top of the batting order for CSK. Adored by Chennai fans, he shares a calm and composed approach similar to Dhoni.
CSK boasts a formidable squad featuring key players such as Dhoni, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, and Mitchell Santner. Retaining these players reflects the team’s strategic thinking, aiming to leverage their strengths in home conditions. The Chennai pitch favors spinners and batsmen who adopt a more measured approach, contrasting with a slam-bang style of play. CSK’s success in numerous finals and five trophies is attributed to their astute auction strategies, with CEO Kasi Viswanathan’s investment acumen playing a pivotal role.
CSK heads into the IPL 2024 auction with a purse of Rs 31.40 crore, with six slots remaining, including three for overseas players. The auction will be a crucial platform for CSK to further strengthen their squad and reinforce their bid for IPL supremacy.