R Ashwin and KL Rahul - (Source: AFP)Chennai Super Kings have begun preparations for IPL 2027, and hiring a head coach is first on their to-do list. CSK finished 8th on the table and are set for a massive squad overhaul. There were rumours that the five-time winners are interested in KL Rahul, but in the latest update, R Ashwin dropped a big one.Ashwin, who is currently in Europe for the inaugural edition of ETPL, revealed the Delhi Capitals star that Chennai Super Kings might be interested in for IPL 2027. Notably, the right-arm off-spinner has been with CSK for most of his career and knows a lot about the developments that take place behind closed doors.Not KL Rahul, but CSK interested in T. NatarajanR Ashwin revealed that Delhi Capitals’ star seamer T. Natarajan might move to Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2027. The 39-year-old revealed that Natarajan is interested, and it might be beneficial both ways."I've heard that there is a possibility Natarajan could be in the auction. CSK need death bowling. Anshul Kamboj and Khaleel Ahmed will take the new ball. So if Natarajan is in the auction, he could be a great option for CSK. But SRH will also go for him, as he has done well for them."Also Read: KL Rahul To Enter India's Leadership Group For West Indies ODIsFor the unversed, Natarajan was roped in by Delhi Capitals for a whopping 10.75 crore during the IPL 2025 auction. On the other hand, KL Rahul was also once touted to be heading out of Delhi Capitals, could be the player CSK are looking for to solve the puzzle before IPL 2027 because it has been three seasons since the Men in Yellow qualified for the playoffs.However, it seems that the five-time winners are more interested in T. Natarajan for IPL 2027.Why Do CSK Want T Natarajan?Chennai Super Kings dealt with several injury setbacks in IPL 2026, and their bowling unit didn’t click. Historically, CSK have invested a lot in left-arm seamers, be it Doug Bollinger, Ashish Nehra, Mukul Choudhary, Akash Singh, and Mustafizur Rahman.Even for IPL 2026, CSK had Spencer Johnson as a replacement, but his injury forced him out of action. Therefore, T.Natarajan is a local boy and is expected to don a Mustafizur Rahman-esque role, where he vary his pace and confuse the batters.Khaleel Ahmed took just 2 wickets in 5 innings in IPL 2026 and Mukesh Choudhary took 8 wickets in 8 innings. So, T Natarajan can be a great fit for CSK, but the price point could be a big hurdle.How Has T. Natarajan Performed Recently? Since R Ashwin’s interaction has gone viral on social media, there is a growing concern among the fans because the left-arm seamer is not in the best form of his life. Natarajan missed IPL 2025 with a shoulder injury and had a poor campaign this year.In IPL 2026, Natarajan took just 5 wickets in 10 innings, with an economy of 11.18. Even in TNPL 2026, Natarajan’s pace dropped to just 125-130 km/h, and the 35-year-old picked up 8 wickets in 7 innings. The left-arm seamer is also on the wrong side of his 30s.Also Read: BCCI Reveals When India Will Get Asia Cup Trophies Back From Mohsin Naqvi
