Chennai Super Kings (CSK) enter the IPL 2026 mini auction in a rare transition phase, having released several key names ahead of the new season. With a strengthened purse and multiple slots to fill, the franchise is expected to undergo a significant rebuild as they prepare for life beyond their former core.
CSK will head into the auction with Rs 43.40 crore remaininggiving them one of the strongest budgets among all ten teams. The franchise has nine slots availableincluding four overseas positionsoffering them ample room for fresh signings and strategic additions. The release of senior stars and high-value overseas players signals a clear intention to refresh their squad composition.
CSK – Released Players
Ravindra Jadeja, Andre Siddarth, Deepak Hooda, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Matheesha Pathirana, Sam Curran, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Rahul Tripathi, Shaikh Rasheed, Vansh Bedi, Vijay Shankar.
The release list marks the end of some long-standing associations, with Jadeja, Conway, Pathirana, and Curran among the notable departures. Their exit opens up major roles CSK will now seek to fill at the auction.
CSK – Retained Players
MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brewis, Shivam Dube, Urvil Patel, Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis, Shreyas Gopal, Khaleel Ahmed, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Mukesh Choudhary, Jamie Overton, Gurjapneet Singh, Anshul Kamboj.
The retained core confirms CSK’s investment in emerging domestic talent combined with a few experienced names. The presence of Dhoni, Gaikwad, Samson, and Dube provides stability, while young names like Brewis and Noor Ahmad form the next phase of CSK’s evolution.
With a heavy purse, four overseas slots open, and gaps in key departments, CSK are expected to pursue top-order firepower, an all-rounder, and death-overs specialists. All eyes will be on how they rebuild a squad that has seen major changes ahead of IPL 2026.
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