CSK IPL 2026 MINI AUCTION Probable Retained Players
As we know, Before the IPL 2026 mini auction, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will probably have a retention list full of ancient wisemen and new talents, and besides MS Dhoni (if not retired), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Shivam Dube, Dewald Brevis, Ayush Mhatre, Urvil Patel, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Nathan Ellis, and others, the list may also include some main domestic talents.
|
Player Name |
Role |
Reason for Retention |
|
MS Dhoni |
Wicketkeeper/Mentor |
Iconic leader, valuable experience, and mentorship |
|
Ruturaj Gaikwad |
Captain/Batter |
Leading run-scorer, future captaincy prospect |
|
Ravindra Jadeja |
All-rounder |
World-class all-round skills, match-winner |
|
Shivam Dube |
All-rounder |
Powerful middle-order batting and bowling utility |
|
Rachin Ravindra |
All-rounder |
Young talent with all-round capabilities |
|
Matheesha Pathirana |
Bowler |
Death-over specialist, high pace, and accuracy |
|
Khaleel Ahmed |
Bowler |
Left-arm pace variety and experience |
|
Noor Ahmad |
Bowler |
Promising left-arm wrist spin, wicket-taking ability |
|
Anshul Kamboj |
Bowler |
Emerging Indian pacer with potential |
|
Dewald Brevis |
Batter |
Explosive overseas batsman, finishing skills |
|
Ayush Mhatre |
Batter |
Promising young Indian batsman |
|
Urvil Patel |
Wicketkeeper-Batter |
Aggressive batting and backup wicketkeeper |
|
Shaik Rasheed |
Batter |
Young Indian talent with potential |
|
Vansh Bedi |
Wicketkeeper |
Future wicketkeeping prospect and backup option |
|
Andre Siddarth |
All-rounder |
Versatile domestic all-rounder |
|
Ramakrishna Ghosh |
All-rounder |
Emerging all-round talent |
The IPL 2026 team of CSK will consist of players like Dhoni, Gaikwad, and Jadeja who have almost reached their peak but, at the same time, the newly discovered Indian talents plus the key foreign specialists such as Pathirana, Brevis, and Ravindra who can take care of batting, bowling, leading, and fielding roles, thus, bringing about the much-needed balance and, eventually, success.
The Indian Premier League 2026 season CSK squad of experienced players, young Indian talent, and overseas players with great impact, will be balanced and competitive. Rebuilding with a focus on winning.
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