CSK Auction: Which players were bought by Chennai Super Kings in 2023 Auction?

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have been one of the most successful teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history, winning three titles and making it to the playoffs in all but two seasons they have played. After a disappointing campaign in 2022 where they failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time, the team management and fans were eager to see what the CSK auction for the 2023 season had in store. Here’s a list of CSK Auction players bought.

CSK Auction

Bhagath Varma (INR 20 lakh), Ajay Mandal (INR 20 lakh), Kyle Jamieson (INR 1 crore), Nishant Sindhu (INR 60 lakh), Shaik Rasheed (INR 20 lakh), Ben Stokes (INR 16.25 crore), Ajinkya Rahane (INR 50 lakh) 

The team management had a clear vision of what they wanted to achieve in the auction, and they went about their business with precision and purpose. They retained most of their core players, including their talismanic captain MS Dhoni, who will continue to lead the team. The only big name they went for is England all-rounder Ben Stokes who was bought for a whopping 16.25 Crore.

The team made a couple of shrewd buys, bringing in some quality players who they believe can help them regain their winning ways. One of the standout buys was Ravindra Jadeja, who has been one of the most consistent performers in the IPL over the years. The all-rounder was retained for a whopping 16 Crore, which is a testament to his value to the team.

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The CSK management also made some interesting overseas buys, including New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner and England all-rounder Moeen Ali, both of whom were retained from the previous season. The team management also splashed out on South African all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius, who has been a consistent performer in the T20 format.

In the batting department, the team retained young Indian opener Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has shown great promise over the past couple of seasons. They also added experienced Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane, who has been a regular feature in the IPL for several years.

One of the interesting signings in the batting department was New Zealand’s Devon Conway, who has been in sensational form in the T20 format over the past couple of years. The left-handed batsman was retained for 1 Crore, and the team management will be hoping that he can carry his form into the IPL and make an impact.

In the bowling department, the team management made some interesting buys, including Sri Lankan bowlers Matheesha Pathirana and Maheesh Theekshana, both of whom were retained from the previous season. They also brought in Rajvardhan Hangargekar, a promising Indian fast bowler who was retained for a whopping 1.50 Crore.

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The team management also retained Indian pacer Deepak Chahar, who has been one of the most consistent performers in the IPL over the past few seasons. They also added Tushar Deshpande, an Indian fast bowler who has shown promise in the domestic circuit.

The CSK auction for the 2023 season was a well-thought-out and carefully executed process that saw the team management bring in some quality players while retaining most of their core players. The team looks well balanced on paper, with a good mix of youth and experience in both the batting and bowling departments.

The retention of captain MS Dhoni will be a big boost for the team, as he has been the heart and soul of the CSK franchise since its inception. The addition of quality all-rounders like Ravindra Jadeja and Moeen Ali, and promising young players like Devon Conway and Rajvardhan Hangargekar, will provide the team with the depth and balance they need to compete at the highest level.

The CSK management will be hoping that their well-planned auction strategy pays off, and that they can reclaim their place among the top teams in the IPL