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Some Shocking Names in CSK Released Players List Before IPL 2026 Auction?

Aditya Ighe

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) finished last in the IPL 2025 points table.

The five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are known for their consistency, backing their players and bringing the best out of the players. However, CSK delivered their worst performance ever in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. They managed only four wins and eight points out of 14 matches and hit rock bottom in the points table. The franchise struggled in all three, including batting, bowling and fielding.

In the powerplay, CSK’s batting was the worst among all 10 teams. The batters averaged just 23.90 while striking at 137.50. They also registered the fewest sixes (19 sixes) across 14 games. Even their highest power-play score of 68 was the lowest. The struggles continued in the middle-order as they recorded the third-lowest (27.53) average and second second-lowest (131.08) strike rate. In the death overs, traditionally, the strength, CSK were the slowest (155.80) and with the joint lowest fours.

Result – t20 – Afghanistan
Afghanistan National T20, 2025
Maiwand Champions MDS

166/7

Mahipar Stars MPS

171/5

Mahipar Stars beat Maiwand Champions by 5 runs

Mahipar Stars beat Maiwand Champions by 5 runs

Result – t20 – Afghanistan
Afghanistan National T20, 2025
Hindukush Strikers HS

176/8

Pamir Legends PAL

82/10

Upcoming – t20 – Afghanistan
Afghanistan National T20, 2025
02 Jul 2025, 10:00 AM IST
Maiwand Champions MDS

Pamir Legends PAL

Upcoming – t20 – Afghanistan
Afghanistan National T20, 2025
02 Jul 2025, 03:00 PM IST
Hindukush Strikers HS

Mahipar Stars MPS

Upcoming – oneday – Colombo
Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka, 2025
02 Jul 2025, 02:30 PM IST
Sri Lanka SL

Bangladesh BAN

Result – t10 – Sofia
ECS Bulgaria T10, 2025
Sofia Stars SOST

148/5

BSCU All Stars BSAS

100/8

Sofia Stars beat BSCU All Stars by 48 runs

Sofia Stars beat BSCU All Stars by 48 runs

Result – t10 – Sofia
ECS Bulgaria T10, 2025
MUS Akademik Ravens MAR

119/6

BSCU All Stars BSAS

118/5

MUS Akademik Ravens beat BSCU All Stars by 1 runs

Result – t10 – Sofia
ECS Bulgaria T10, 2025
MUS Akademik Ravens MAR

82/10

Sofia Stars SOST

116/6

Live – t10 – Sofia
ECS Bulgaria T10, 2025
BSCU All Stars BSAS

86/10

BSCU - MU Plovdiv BMP

Toss – t10 – Sofia
ECS Bulgaria T10, 2025
01 Jul 2025, 07:15 PM IST
BSCU - MU Plovdiv BMP

Sofia Stars SOST

Upcoming – t10 – Sofia
ECS Bulgaria T10, 2025
02 Jul 2025, 11:15 AM IST
BCC Spartan BSP

CC Yullis-MU Trakia CCYMT

Upcoming – t10 – Sofia
ECS Bulgaria T10, 2025
02 Jul 2025, 01:15 PM IST
MUS Akademik Ravens MAR

Sofia Stars SOST

Upcoming – t10 – Sofia
ECS Bulgaria T10, 2025
02 Jul 2025, 03:15 PM IST
CC Yullis-MU Trakia CCYMT

Sofia Stars SOST

Upcoming – t10 – Sofia
ECS Bulgaria T10, 2025
02 Jul 2025, 05:15 PM IST
CC Yullis-MU Trakia CCYMT

MUS Akademik Ravens MAR

Upcoming – t10 – Sofia
ECS Bulgaria T10, 2025
02 Jul 2025, 07:15 PM IST
Sofia Stars SOST

BCC Spartan BSP

Upcoming – oneday – United Kingdom
India Under 19 tour of England, 2025
02 Jul 2025, 03:30 PM IST
England U19 ENGU19

India U19 INDU19

Upcoming – t20 – United Kingdom
India Women tour of England, T20, 2025
01 Jul 2025, 11:00 PM IST
England Women ENG-W

India Women IND-W

Upcoming – test – United Kingdom
India tour of England, Test, 2025
02 Jul 2025, 03:30 PM IST
England ENG

India IND

Live – t20 – Magheramason
Ireland Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy, 2025
North West Warriors NWW

186/7

Munster Reds MUR

5/1

Upcoming – t20 – Magheramason
Ireland Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy, 2025
01 Jul 2025, 08:15 PM IST
Northern Knights (Ireland) NK

Leinster Lightning LLG

Upcoming – t20 – Magheramason
Ireland Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy, 2025
02 Jul 2025, 03:15 PM IST
Munster Reds MUR

Northern Knights (Ireland) NK

Upcoming – t20 – Magheramason
Ireland Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy, 2025
02 Jul 2025, 08:15 PM IST
North West Warriors NWW

Leinster Lightning LLG

Upcoming – t20 – Kuwait City
KCC T20 Challengers B League Edition 3, 2025
01 Jul 2025, 11:00 PM IST
Gulf Cable GUC

Phoenix Cricketers PCR

Upcoming – t20 – Kuwait City
KCC T20 Challengers B League Edition 3, 2025
02 Jul 2025, 11:00 PM IST
TBC TBC

TBC TBC

Upcoming – t20 – Lauderhill
Major League Cricket, 2025
02 Jul 2025, 04:30 AM IST
San Francisco Unicorns SFU

Seattle Orcas SOR

Upcoming – t20 – Lauderhill
Major League Cricket, 2025
03 Jul 2025, 04:30 AM IST
Texas Super Kings TSKS

Washington Freedom WAF

Result – t20 – India
Sikkim T20 League, 2025
Cricket Association Of Tathangchen CAO

75/3

Irises Cricket Club IRSCC

73/10

Cricket Association Of Tathangchen beat Irises Cricket Club by 7 wickets

Upcoming – t10 – Gros Islet
St.Lucia T10 Blast, 2025
01 Jul 2025, 10:30 PM IST
Calabash Giants CBG

Amazonian Warriors AMW

Upcoming – t10 – Gros Islet
St.Lucia T10 Blast, 2025
02 Jul 2025, 01:00 AM IST
Iyanola Heritage IYH

Bamboo Blasters BMB

Upcoming – t10 – Gros Islet
St.Lucia T10 Blast, 2025
02 Jul 2025, 09:30 PM IST
Piton Strikers PTS

Calabash Giants CBG

Upcoming – t10 – Gros Islet
St.Lucia T10 Blast, 2025
03 Jul 2025, 12:00 AM IST
Whiptail Smashers WTS

Amazonian Warriors AMW

Upcoming – t20 – Dindigul
Tamil Nadu Premier League, 2025
01 Jul 2025, 07:15 PM IST
Chepauk Super Gillies CSG

IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans IDTT

Upcoming – t20 – Dindigul
Tamil Nadu Premier League, 2025
02 Jul 2025, 07:15 PM IST
Dindigul Dragons DID

Trichy Grand Cholas TGC

Similar was the story in the bowling department. The CSK bowlers conceded runs at an economy of 9.58 and the second-most sixes (41) in the powerplay. But, they did well in the middle overs courtesy of chinaman Noor Ahmad’s best-ever IPL season so far. However, their second-best bowler was Khaleel Ahmed, who managed just 15 wickets in 14 matches. Only four bowlers managed to take 10 or more wickets in the IPL 2025. Overall, they lack the wicket-taking ability hurts them badly.

In the second half of the cash-rich league, legendary MS Dhoni took over the reins from Ruturaj Gaikwad, who was ruled out due to injury. Despite him donning the captaincy hat, CSK’s fortune didn’t change. With a couple of matches remaining in the season, Dhoni hinted at potential shocking releases ahead of the IPL 2026 mini auction. So, let’s delve into the topic and find out some shocking releases that CSK can do ahead of the auction.

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja, who was retained for INR 18 Crores, had a very disappointing IPL 2025. Jadeja was promoted up the order and mainly batted at no. 4 or 5, but failed to live up to expectations. He couldn’t build partnerships or score at a good strike rate. The southpaw managed 303 runs in the tournament at an average of 33.44 with two half-centuries, coming at the modest strike rate of 135.38.

On the bowling front, the 36-year-old managed just 10 wickets in the tournament at an economy of 8.56, despite playing the majority of the games on spin-friendly tracks at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The all-rounder has been a CSK legend, but his back-to-back poor outings with both bat and ball might lead CSK to part ways after 13 years together. Additionally, his advancing age and high price could also be major factors. Though his all-rounder skills will still be valuable, CSK has already started to look at the youngsters, having roped in Ayush Mhatre, Urvil Patel, Dewald Brevis and Shaikh Rasheed.

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra questioned Jadeja’s price tag and returns after the conclusion of IPL 2025.

“Correct. Jadeja is a fab player. Last two years—16 wickets in 27 matches. No fifty in a winning cause. Worth ₹18 Cr. Thank you,” Aakash Chopra replied to a fan who said that the all-rounder had more Player of the Match awards than the number of matches that Chopra had played.

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Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin, who returned to his maiden franchise, didn’t have a perfect homecoming. The spinner was dropped from the playing XI after a series of poor performances. He took nine wickets in as many games at an average of 40.42 and an economy of 9.12.

The 38-year-old was also given a chance to bat ahead of MS Dhoni. But he managed just 33 runs in four innings at an average of 8.25 and a strike rate of 110. After an underwhelming return, the franchise might show him the exit door. With spin options already available, CSK would fancy their chances to invest in a young attacking spinner.

There are rumours of Ashwin being a part of a potential trade to Rajasthan Royals which will see Sanju Samson being traded in to CSK. Although there’s no confirmation about this, Prasanna Raman, former RCB and South Africa analyst, who is a regular guest on Ashwin’s podcast hinted at a potential trade between CSK and RR on Twitter.

Devon Conway

The third surprise release could be Devon Conway. Conway first made way for Rachin Ravindra in the national side, and then was dropped from the CSK lineup due to poor form. With the uncertainty over MS Dhoni’s availability, CSK might seek another proven wicket-keeper.

Out of the three seasons, Conway played the entire season only once in 2023, when the side clinched the title. However, his recent struggles across all T20 leagues and a national side, CSK, might consider some other options. The southpaw batter managed 156 runs in six outings, averaging just 26, including a couple of fifties in the 2025 season. But he lacked the intent to hit sixes or boundaries in the powerplay, an area where CSK perform the worst.

Matheesha Pathirana

CSK expected their INR 13 Crore retention to replicate Dwayne Bravo with perfection, bowling slower balls and yorkers. But Pathirana delivered his worst season, managing just 13 scalps in 12 games at an average of 32.61. He leaked the runs at an economy of 10.13.

But the most frustrating part was his lack of rhythm and accuracy at the start of the spell. Almost every time he came into the attack, his first delivery was a wide ball. The Sri Lankan pacer bowled a total of 26 wides in this year’s IPL alone.

With concerns over his fitness and availability every year and inconsistency, CSK might search for a more reliable death-over specialist. Nathan Ellis, who played just one game in IPL 2025, is known for his deceptive slower deliveries and sharp yorkers. If given the long run, Ellis could feel his void.

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