CSK Full Squad, IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bought West Indies all-rounder Akeal Hosein at his base price of Rs 2 crore during the IPL 2026 mini-auction. Last month, CSK made the most high-profile trade-in, bringing in star wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson for Rs 18 crore. CSK have let go of legendary all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and overseas star Sam Curran, with the duo going to Rajasthan Royals (RR). CSK have also released Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana, freeing up Rs 13 crore for the team. Ruturaj Gaikwad and MS Dhoni continue at the helm of the franchise. (Full List Of Sold, Unsold Players | IPL 2026 Auction Live Updates)
FULL LIST OF PLAYERS BOUGHT AT THE AUCTION:
1. Akeal Hosein (Rs 2 crore)
CURRENT SQUAD AND RETAINED PLAYERS: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, MS Dhoni, Urvil Patel, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Shreyas Gopal, Mukesh Choudhary, Sanju Samson (Traded).
RELEASED PLAYERS: Matheesha Pathirana, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar, Shaikh Rasheed, Andre Siddarth, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Vansh Bedi, Ravindra Jadeja (Trade), Sam Curran (Trade).