MS Dhoni for CSK (Source: AFP Photos)
Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the five-time IPL champions, had a very disappointing campaign last time. With six wins and eight defeats, they finished eighth on the IPL points table, only above Mumbai Indians (MI) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
To make it more significant, CSK never had such a torrid phase in the history of the competition. This was the first time they failed to reach the IPL playoffs for three consecutive seasons.
Therefore, it is for sure that they would make plenty of new strategies during the IPL 2027 auction. And they have already made moves in the trade window, bringing in Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards while letting go of Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis.
CSK's Current IPL Squad
Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), MS Dhoni (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Sarfaraz Khan, Dewald Brevis, Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Ayush Mhatre, Shivam Dube, Aman Khan, Matthew Short, Shreyas Gopal, Anshul Kamboj, Zak Foulkes, Prashant Veer, Noor Ahmad, Rahul Chahar, Matt Henry, Akeal Hosein, Gurjapneet Singh, Mukesh Choudhary, Spencer Johnson, Akash Madhwal, Kuldip Yadav, Dian Forrester, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Macneil Noronha
*The list includes IPL 2026 replacements/withdrawals
Here, in this article, let us have a look at CSK’s possible retention strategy, as well as the number of players who could be released before the IPL 2027 auction, scheduled to take place in Goa on December 16.
CSK's Possible Release List Before IPL 2027
1. Prashant Veer - INR 14.2 Cr
- To leave everyone in shock, CSK spent a whopping INR 14.2 crore to acquire the services of young all-rounder Prashant Veer in the last auction. However, the move turned out to be disastrous, as he could only make 90 runs at a strike rate of 134.32 across five innings.
- Besides, Veer could only get to bowl 12 deliveries in six matches, giving an indication that the CSK think tank was not satisfied with his preparation. He is reported to be released anyway.
2. Rahul Chahar - INR 5.2 Cr
- Despite bagging a fat pay check, Rahul Chahar only got one opportunity for CSK in IPL 2026. There, he conceded 11.50 runs per over in a four-over spell, and did not take wickets either.
3. Zak Foulkes - INR 75 Lakh
- Even though CSK did not spend much on signing Zak Foulkes, he did not get a single opportunity to make his IPL debut last season. Besides, the signing of Jack Edwards, who is a like-for-like replacement for Foulkes, would strengthen the possibility of releasing Foulkes.
4. Dian Forrester - INR 75 Lakh
Dian Forrester, who joined CSK in IPL 2026 as Jamie Overton’s replacement, did not get an opportunity in the season. Having already got too many overseas, CSK would like to release him to sign at least one from the bidding process.
CSK's Possible Retention List Before IPL 2027
Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), MS Dhoni (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Sarfaraz Khan, Dewald Brevis ✈️, Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Ayush Mhatre, Shivam Dube, Aman Khan, Matthew Short ✈️, Shreyas Gopal, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Matt Henry ✈️, Akeal Hosein ✈️, Gurjapneet Singh, Mukesh Choudhary, Spencer Johnson ✈️, Akash Madhwal, Kuldip Yadav, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Macneil Noronha
Newly Joined: Liam Livingstone ✈️, Scott Edwards ✈️
