Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the reigning champions of the Indian Premier League, entered the IPL 2024 auction with a formidable purse of 31.4 crores, aiming to bolster their squad for the upcoming season. Under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, who returns after a successful knee surgery post-IPL 2023, CSK strategically approached the auction to fill six slots, with three designated for overseas players.
Loyalty remains a cornerstone for CSK’s success, and the core of the squad includes stalwarts such as Ravindra Jadeja, Maheesh Theekshana, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and the newly acquired Devon Conway. Together, this core has contributed to two IPL titles in the last three seasons and a total of five championships for CSK.
MS Dhoni, in a poignant statement after winning the IPL 2023 title, expressed his desire to return for one final season as a gesture of gratitude to the Chennai fans. Playing in front of the passionate Chepauk crowd holds sentimental value for Dhoni, and he aims to thank the fans for their unwavering support through thick and thin.
Despite the emotional return, CSK understands the need for strategic changes. Ben Stokes, a key acquisition before the IPL 2023 auction, made himself unavailable for this season to focus on his Test career, creating a void that needed attention. The management sought an experienced Indian pacer as a backup for the injury-prone Deepak Chahar and aimed to fill the remaining three overseas slots.
Ambati Rayudu, Ben Stokes, Dwaine Pretorius, Kyle Jamieson, and Sisanda Magala were among those released before the auction, providing CSK with specific areas to address. An experienced Indian pacer and an overseas experienced pacer were on the priority list.
The retained players, including the leadership of Dhoni, have been the backbone of CSK’s consistent performances. The team has a rich history, having won five IPL titles, with the latest victories in 2021 and 2023.
CSK Full Squad, Team List, Players List After IPL 2024 Auction:
CSK Retained Players: Devon Conway, Ajay Mandal, Deepak Chahar, Ajinkya Rahane, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Mitchell Santner, Moeen Ali, MS Dhoni, Mukesh Choudhary, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shaik Rasheed, Shivam Dube, Simarjeet Singh, Tushar Deshpande, Ajay Mandal
CSK Released Players: Akash Singh, Ambati Rayudu, Ben Stokes, Bhagath Varma, Dwaine Pretorius, Kyle Jamieson, Sisanda Magala, Subhranshu Senapati
Purse before the auction: Rs 31.4 crores
List Of Players Acquired By CSK:
CSK IPL 2024 Complete Squad: Devon Conway, Ajay Mandal, Deepak Chahar, Ajinkya Rahane, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Mitchell Santner, Moeen Ali, MS Dhoni, Mukesh Choudhary, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shaik Rasheed, Shivam Dube, Simarjeet Singh, Tushar Deshpande, Ajay Mandal, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman, Avanish Rao Aravelly.
