Chennai Super Kings is one of the most successful teams in the IPL. They having won the title five times in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023. And reached the playoffs in every season they have participated. CSK’s fans are known as the “Yellow Army”.
CSK is not just a cricket team, but a family that brings joy and pride to millions of people. CSK’s motto is “Whistle Podu”, which means “blow the whistle” in Tamil and is a way of cheering the team.
Let’s check out CSK’s Retained and Released players ahead of the IPL 2024.
Why CSK Retained 19 Players Ahead of the IPL 2014?
CSK won the IPL 2023 title for the 5th time, vs Gujarat Titans in the final. CSK wanted to keep the core of their team intact and build on their success from the previous season.
Some of the key players that Chennai Super Kings retained are:
MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni is most successful and iconic captain, who has led them to five IPL titles and has a loyal fan base. He is one of the most experienced and respected players in the IPL. And has a strong rapport with the CSK management and coach Stephen Fleming.
He also has a great understanding of the game and the players, and can handle pressure situations with calmness and composure. Dhoni is not just a player, but a leader and a mentor for the CSK team. CSK also retained most of their core players, who have performed well under Dhoni’s guidance.
Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja is one of their most valuable and versatile players, who can contribute with the bat, ball, and in the field. He is also a senior member of the CSK team, who has been with the franchise since 2012.
Jadeja has won five IPL titles with CSK. He is the second-highest wicket-taker for the team with 132 wickets in 149 matches. Also, he has scored 2338 runs for CSK at an average of 29.97 and a strike rate of 136.131. He has taken 66 catches and effected 23 runouts for CSK.
Devon Conway
Devon Conway is one of their most consistent and explosive batsmen. Who can play in any position and adapt to any situation. He is also a reliable wicketkeeper, who can fill in for MS Dhoni if needed.
Conway was bought by CSK for Rs. 14 crores in the IPL 2023 auction and proved to be worth every penny. He scored 548 runs in 16 matches at an average of 45.66 and a strike rate of 149.45, with six fifties and a hundred. Conway was the second-highest run-scorer for CSK and the fourth highest in the IPL 2023 season. He also took 12 catches and effected four stumpings behind the stumps.
These are some of the reasons why Chennai Super Kings retained 19 players in the team.
- CSK had a balanced and experienced squad, with players like MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, Devon Conway, and Deepak Chahar performing well in different roles.
- Also, CSK had some promising young talents, such as Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, and Maheesh Theekshana, who impressed with their skills and potential.
- Chennai Super Kings decided to retain these players and show faith in their abilities and chemistry.
Chennai Super Kings Retained Players
| MS Dhoni | Ravindra Jadeja |
| Ajay Mandal | Ajinkya Rahane |
| Deepak Chahar | Devon Conway |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Matheesha Pathirana |
| Mitchell Santner | Moeen Ali |
| Mukesh Choudhary | Nishant Sindhu |
| Prashant Solanki | Rajvardhan Hangargekar |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Shaik Rasheed |
| Shivam Dube | Simarjeet Singh |
| Tushar Deshpande |
Why CSK Released 8 Players Ahead of the IPL 2024 Auction?
CSK released eight players, who either did not perform well, had fitness issues, or retired from the game.
Ben Stokes
He is unlikely to be available for the IPL 2024 season due to his knee surgery and workload management. Ben Stokes bought by CSK for a Rs. 16.25 Crore in the IPL 2023 auction.
He played only two matches for the franchise and did not bowl a single over due to his injury. CSK cannot afford to block such a huge amount of money for a player who might not play in the tournament.
Kyle Jamieson
Kyle Jamieson did not play any game in the IPL 2023 season due to injuries and his injury-prone nature. Jamieson, who was bought by CSK for INR 1 crore in the IPL 2023 auction.
CSK might have decided to release him to free up some money and space in their squad for the IPL 2024 auction, where they have a purse of INR 32.1 crore and six slots left to fill, three of them overseas.
Dwaine Pretorius
He did not fit into their strategic planning and squad composition. Dwaine Pretorius, who was bought by CSK for INR 50 lakh in the IPL 2022 auction. He played only 7 games for the franchise over two seasons, taking 6 wickets and scoring 44 runs.
Also, he announced his retirement from international cricket earlier this year in January. CSK decided to release him to free up some money and space in their squad for the IPL 2024 auction.
Sisanda Magala
Sisanda Magala, who was bought by CSK as a replacement for Kyle Jamieson in the IPL 2023 auction. He did not play any game for the franchise due to his injury.
CSK might have decided to release him to free up some money and space in their squad for the IPL 2024 auction.
Ambati Rayudu
Ambati Rayudu, who moved to CSK in 2018 after seven seasons with Mumbai Indians. He also played in CSK’s record-equalling fifth title earlier this year. But he had announced the 2023 season would be his last in the IPL.
CSK decided to release him to free up some money and space in their squad for the IPL 2024 auction.
Akash Singh
Akash Singh was a replacement player for Mukesh Choudhary, who will be back in the CSK squad for IPL 2024. Akash Singh, who was bought by CSK as a replacement for Kyle Jamieson in the IPL 2023 auction. But he did not play any game for the franchise due to his shoulder injury.
CSK might have decided to release him to free up some money and space in their squad for the IPL 2024 auction.
K Bhagath Varma
K Bhagath Varma did not fit into their strategic planning and squad composition. Varma, who was bought by CSK for Rs. 20 lakhs in the IPL 2022 auction. He played only one game for the franchise in 2022, taking one wicket and scoring 10 runs.
He did not get any opportunity to play in the IPL 2023 season. Where CSK won their fifth title. CSK decided to release him to free up some money and space in their squad for the IPL 2024 auction.
Subhranshu Senapati
Subhranshu Senapati did not fit into their strategic planning and squad composition. Subhranshu, who was bought by CSK for Rs. 20 lakhs in the IPL 2023 auction. He did not get any chance to play in the IPL 2023 season.
He was a replacement player for Ajinkya Rahane, who missed the 2023 season due to personal reasons. CSK decided to release him to free up some money and space in their squad for the IPL 2024 auction.
Chennai Super Kings Released Players
| Ben Stokes | Ambati Rayudu |
| Kyle Jamieson | Akash Singh |
| Bhagath Varma | Dwaine Pretorius |
| Subhranshu Senapati | Sisanda Magala |
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Chennai Super Kings Staff and Coach for IPL 2024
Head Coach
Stephen Fleming, a former New Zealand captain and one of the most successful coaches in the IPL, who has led CSK to five IPL titles and has a strong rapport with MS Dhoni.
Batting Coach
Michael Hussey, a former Australian batsman and a CSK legend, who has scored 1977 runs for the team in 64 matches and has mentored many young and overseas players.
Bowling Coach
Dwayne Bravo, a current CSK all-rounder and a fan favorite. Who has taken 159 wickets and scored 1541 runs for the team in 149 matches. He composed the famous “Champion” song for the team.
Bowling Consultant
Eric Simmons, a former South African cricketer and coach, who has worked with various IPL teams and international teams and has helped CSK improve their bowling performance.
Fielding Coach
Rajiv Kumar, a former Bihar and Jharkhand cricketer and coach, who has joined CSK in 2018 and has helped the team enhance their fielding skills and agility.
Conclusion
The CSK team for IPL 2024 looks very strong and balanced, with a mix of experienced and young players. The team has retained most of its core players. The team has some exciting new additions, such as Devon Conway, Matheesha Pathirana, and Maheesh Theekshana. Who can add more firepower and variety to the batting and bowling departments.
CSK has also released some players who did not perform well or were injured, like Ben Stokes, Ambati Rayudu, and Kyle Jamieson.
The team has a purse of INR 32.2 crore for the IPL 2024 auction, which can be used to fill the gaps in the squad and strengthen the bench strength.
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