The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have successfully built a well-rounded squad for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season following the mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Held over two days, the auction saw CSK make strategic moves to bolster their team and aim for another title-winning campaign.
CSK’s IPL 2025 Squad
The squad features a mix of experienced stars and young talents, retaining their core group while introducing some exciting new faces.
- Retained Core Players:
CSK retained their trusted veterans, including captain MS Dhoni, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, and opener Ruturaj Gaikwad. These players have been instrumental in CSK’s previous successes and remain crucial to the team’s plans. - Auction Highlights:
Among the big purchases was Noor Ahmad, a promising young spinner from Afghanistan, acquired for INR 10 crore. Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin returned to the CSK fold, bringing experience and skill to the spin department. Other notable acquisitions included Rahul Tripathi, Rachin Ravindra and Nathan Ellis. - Complete CSK Squad:
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Matheesha Pathirana, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Rachin Ravindra, R. Ashwin, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Shaik Rasheed, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Deepak Hooda, Gurjapneet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Shreyas Gopal, Vansh Bedi, Andre Siddarth.
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Strategic depth for the upcoming season
With a mix of explosive batters, reliable all-rounders, and world-class bowlers, CSK looks poised to continue their legacy in the IPL. The management has retained their focus on balance, ensuring depth in both batting and bowling departments.
As CSK gears up for the IPL 2025 season, fans will eagerly anticipate seeing their favourite stars in action and watching the new recruits adapt to the team’s culture. With Dhoni behind the stumps, CSK’s journey promises to be an exciting one.
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