CSK Team 2025: Full Squad and Updates

As of November 26, 2024, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have finalized their squad for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. The team has strategically combined retained players with new acquisitions from the recent mega auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25, 2024.

Retained Players:

Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain): Retained for ₹18 crore, Gaikwad is set to lead CSK, bringing his consistent batting performance to the forefront.

Ravindra Jadeja: Retained for ₹18 crore, Jadeja continues to be a pivotal all-rounder, contributing significantly with both bat and ball.

Shivam Dube: Retained for ₹12 crore, Dube adds depth to the middle order and offers valuable overs with his medium-pace bowling.

Matheesha Pathirana: Retained for ₹13 crore, the Sri Lankan pacer is expected to spearhead the bowling attack with his unique slingy action.

MS Dhoni: Retained for ₹4 crore under the uncapped player category, the legendary wicketkeeper-batsman brings unparalleled experience and leadership to the team.

New Acquisitions from the IPL 2025 Mega Auction:

• Ravichandran Ashwin: Acquired for ₹9.75 crore, Ashwin returns to CSK, bringing his vast experience and spin prowess back to the franchise.
• Noor Ahmad: The Afghan spinner was a significant buy at ₹10 crore, expected to bolster CSK's spin department.
• Devon Conway: Using the Right to Match (RTM) card, CSK secured Conway for ₹6.25 crore, reinforcing the top-order batting lineup.
• Rahul Tripathi: Acquired for ₹3.4 crore, Tripathi adds flexibility to the batting order with his aggressive style.
• Rachin Ravindra: Another RTM acquisition at ₹4 crore, the New Zealand all-rounder offers both batting depth and bowling options.
• Khaleel Ahmed: The left-arm pacer was bought for ₹4.8 crore, adding variety to the pace attack.
• Sam Curran: Returning to CSK for ₹2.4 crore, Curran's all-round capabilities are expected to be a valuable asset.
• Deepak Hooda: Acquired for ₹1.7 crore, Hooda brings middle-order stability and part-time off-spin.
• Vijay Shankar: Bought for ₹1.2 crore, Shankar adds to the all-rounder pool with his batting and medium-pace bowling.
• Nathan Ellis: The Australian pacer was secured for ₹2 crore, enhancing the fast-bowling lineup.
• Jamie Overton: Acquired for ₹1.5 crore, Overton offers pace and lower-order batting strength.
• Mukesh Choudhary: Reacquired for ₹30 lakh, Choudhary provides additional pace-bowling options.
• Shaik Rasheed: The young batsman was bought for ₹30 lakh, seen as a future prospect.
• Anshul Kamboj: Acquired for ₹3.4 crore, Kamboj is a promising all-rounder expected to contribute in multiple facets of the game.
• Gurjapneet Singh: The pacer was bought for ₹2.2 crore, adding depth to the bowling attack.
• Shreyas Gopal: Acquired for ₹30 lakh, Gopal's leg-spin and lower-order batting provide additional options.
• Andre Siddharth: The young batsman was bought for ₹30 lakh, adding to the pool of emerging players.
• Kamlesh Nagarkoti: Acquired for ₹30 lakh, Nagarkoti adds to the fast-bowling resources.
• Vansh Bedi: The wicketkeeper-batsman was bought for ₹55 lakh, providing backup options behind the stumps.
• Ramakrishna Ghosh: Acquired for ₹30 lakh, Ghosh adds to the all-rounder pool.

With this well-rounded squad, CSK aims to reclaim the IPL title in the 2025 season, blending experienced campaigners with promising talent to create a balanced and competitive team.