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CSK IPL 2025 Auction Likely Buys: Homecoming For R Ashwin, RTM For Rachin Ravindra; Dhoni Successor Likely
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)IPL 2025 Auction plans
The IPL 2023 ended with the Gujarat Titans lifting the trophy. But the focus has already shifted to the next edition of the tournament. All the teams will be looking to bolster their squads for the 2025 season, and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are no different.
CSK had a disappointing season in 2023, failing to make the playoffs. The team management will be looking to make some changes to the squad ahead of the next season. One of the areas that CSK will be looking to strengthen is their bowling attack. The team lacked a quality spinner in the 2023 season, and they will be looking to add one to their squad for the next season.
One of the players that CSK is likely to target in the auction is R Ashwin. Ashwin is a veteran spinner who has played for India in all three formats. He is a proven performer in the IPL, and he would be a valuable addition to the CSK squad.
Another player that CSK is likely to target in the auction is Rachin Ravindra. Ravindra is a young all-rounder who has impressed for New Zealand in recent times. He is a good batsman and a handy bowler, and he would be a valuable addition to the CSK squad.
CSK will also be looking to add a successor to MS Dhoni in the upcoming auction. Dhoni retired from international cricket in 2020, and he is likely to retire from the IPL after the 2025 season. CSK will need to find a young wicket-keeper batsman who can take over from Dhoni in the long term.
The IPL 2025 auction is likely to be held in December 2024. CSK will have a purse of Rs 35 crore to spend in the auction. The team management will be looking to make some smart buys in the auction, and they will be hoping to build a squad that can challenge for the title in the 2025 season.