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IPL 2026 Auction Chennai Super Kings: Retained & Released List — Squad & Auction Plan
Updated - 18-NOV-2025 6:7 IST
The goal of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) going into the IPL 2026 mini-auction is to rebuild, recalibrate, and maintain their competitiveness. The team has made several high-profile decisions about their retention and release plan after their worst-ever IPL season. They have let go of senior stalwarts while relying on a combination of youth and core leadership.
This is an overview of the current situation, probable moves, and a workable auction plan to rebuild a competitive XI.
IPL 2025 Chennai Super Kings Summary
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Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
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IPL 2025 Points Table: Last (10 Position)
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Key Concerns: Home Advantage Not Utilised Fully, Transition Phase, Death Bowling Concerns, and Middle-order Instability.
Chennai Super Kings - Full Retained Players List
|
Player Name |
Role |
Status Update |
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MS Dhoni |
WK-Batter |
Retained |
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Sanju Samson |
WK-Batter | |
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Ruturaj Gaikwad |
Batter |
Retained |
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Ayush Mhatre |
Batter |
Retained |
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Dewald Brevis |
Batter |
Retained |
|
Urvil Patel |
WK-Batter |
Retained |
|
Shivam Dube |
All-Rounder |
Retained |
|
Jamie Overton |
All-Rounder |
Retained |
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Ramakrishna Ghosh |
All-Rounder |
Retained |
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Noor Ahmad |
Bowler |
Retained |
|
Khaleel Ahmed |
Bowler |
Retained |
|
Anshul Kamboj |
All-Rounder |
Retained |
|
Gurjapneet Singh |
All-Rounder |
Retained |
|
Nathan Ellis |
Bowler |
Retained |
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Shreyas Gopal |
Bowler |
Retained |
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Mukesh Choudhary |
Bowler |
Retained |
Chennai Super Kings - Full Released Players List
|
Player Name |
Exit Type |
Reason |
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Ravindra Jadeja |
Traded to RR |
Part of the Samson swap |
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Sam Curran |
Traded to RR |
Trade completed |
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Matheesha Pathirana |
Released |
Not retained |
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Devon Conway |
Released |
Long-term strategy |
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Rachin Ravindra |
Released |
Team restructuring |
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Vijay Shankar |
Released |
Performance reasons |
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Deepak Hooda |
Released |
Not in plans |
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Rahul Tripathi |
Released |
Low impact |
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Kamlesh Nagarkoti |
Released |
Cleared after review |
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Andre Siddarth |
Released |
Released in final list |
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Shaik Rasheed |
Released |
Removed from final retained list |
|
Vansh Bedi |
Released |
Youngster released |
Chennai Super Kings - Retention & Auction Plan
It is believed that CSK would use a mix of tactical squad updates and targeted purchases.
- Overseas Power-Hitter at No. : In 2025, the team's late-overs firepower was missing. A powerful finish will be CSK's priority. Glenn Phillips, Rassie van der Dussen, and others are possible choices.
- Pace-Bowling Revamp: CSK's greatest issue is still death bowling. They may have their eyes set on Indian uncapped talent, a dependable 140+ pacer, a specialist death bowler, and a backup for Pathirana.
- Wicketkeeper-Batter Signing: A new keeper becomes a top priority after Dhoni retires and Conway is released. KS Bharat, Narayan Jagadeesan (who might return), and Phil Salt (if available) are the targets.
- Strengthening Middle Order: CSK is looking for an Indian hitter who may speed up or anchor, such as Abishek Porel, Riyan Parag (if released by RR), or Shubham Dubey.
- Backup All-Rounder Options: Players who can bowl one or two overs and bat in the bottom middle order are likely to be targeted by CSK.
Chennai Super Kings - Squad IPL 2026
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Category |
Players |
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Batters/WK |
MS Dhoni, Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, Urvil Patel |
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All-Rouder |
Shivam Dube, Anshul Kamboj, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Gurjapneet Singh |
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Bowlers |
Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis, Shreyas Gopal, Mukesh Choudhary, Khaleel Ahmed |
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Tarded Out |
Ravindra Jadeja (to RR), Sam Curran (to RR) |
CSK may put together a new, competitive team capable of making a comeback to playoff contention—and possibly a title in IPL 2026 if they properly carry out their auction objectives.
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