As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction approaches, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have made strategic choices to stabilize their team. CSK, known for their consistent performance over the years, is transitioning with seasoned players like MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ajinkya Rahane, paving the way for emerging talents such as Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shivam Dube. Though it was anticipated that Dhoni might end his IPL journey last season, he will continue to play in the 2025 edition.
Retained Players for IPL 2024
With fans expecting Dhoni to lead the team in 2024, CSK made retention decisions accordingly. The franchise held on to some of their key players, including Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, and Ravindra Jadeja, while retaining a total of 19 players. The franchise released only seven players, keeping a large portion of their squad intact. Ambati Rayudu, who retired from the IPL, was among those not retained.
Here is a look at the retained players, their roles, and prices:
| Player | Role | Price |
|---|---|---|
| MS Dhoni (c) | Wicket-keeper | ₹12 crore |
| Devon Conway | Batsman | ₹1 crore |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Batsman | ₹6 crore |
| Ajinkya Rahane | Wicket-keeper | ₹50 lakh |
| Shaik Rasheed | All-Rounder | ₹20 lakh |
| Ravindra Jadeja | All-Rounder | ₹16 crore |
| Mitchell Santner | All Rounder | ₹1.9 crore |
| Moeen Ali | All Rounder | ₹8 crore |
| Shivam Dube | All Rounder | ₹4 crore |
| Nishant Sindhu | All Rounder | ₹60 lakh |
| Ajay Mandal | All Rounder | ₹20 lakh |
| Rajvardhan Hangargekar | Bowler | ₹1.5 crore |
| Deepak Chahar | All Rounder | ₹14 crore |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Bowler | ₹70 lakh |
| Mukesh Choudhary | Bowler | ₹20 lakh |
| Prashant Solanki | Bowler | ₹1.2 crore |
| Simarjeet Singh | Bowler | ₹20 lakh |
| Tushar Deshpande | Bowler | ₹20 lakh |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Bowler | ₹20 lakh |
Players Released by CSK
CSK released seven players before IPL 2024. Among the released players are Ambati Rayudu, who retired, and others who did not make the cut in the current squad:
| Player | Role | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ambati Rayudu (Retired) | Batter | ₹6.7 crore |
| Kyle Jamieson | All Rounder | ₹1 crore |
| Sisanda Magala | Bowler | ₹50 lakh |
| Akash Singh | Bowler | ₹20 lakh |
| Ben Stokes | All Rounder | ₹16.2 crore |
| Dwaine Pretorius | All Rounder | ₹50 lakh |
| Bhagtah Verma | All Rounder | ₹20 lakh |
| Subhranshu Senapati | Batter | ₹20 lakh |
Players Bought in IPL 2024 Auction
CSK made some strategic buys in the IPL 2024 auction, adding a mix of international and domestic talent to strengthen their squad:
| Player | Price |
|---|---|
| Rachin Ravindra | ₹1.8 crore |
| Shardul Thakur | ₹4 crore |
| Daryl Mitchell | ₹14 crore |
| Sameer Rizvi | ₹8.4 crore |
| Mustafizur Rahman | ₹2 crore |
| Avanish Rao Aravelly | ₹20 lakh |
With these moves, CSK looks to maintain their strong presence while preparing for the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction.