IPL 2026: For CSK fans, it is no less than a major shock that MS Dhoni is missing from the possible retention list of IPL 2026. After poor performance in IPL 2025, CSK is going to bet on players for IPL 2026, who can become the backbone of the team for the next few years. CSK plans to retain five such names that shown glow in the previous season.

1. Ravindra Jadeja – Big name of experience

Even though his performance with the ball this season was average, Jadeja made a significant contribution by scoring 301 runs with the bat. The Jadeja, which has been backbone of CSK for years, is Anmol as an all -rounder. The ability of experience, fitness and match finishing holds him among the strongest contenders in retention.

2. Khalil Ahmed – Powerplay Specialist

Left -arm fast bowler Khalil Ahmed performed strongly in Powerplay. The average of 15 wickets in 14 matches and an average of 29.8 shows their effectiveness. His swing and speed with the new ball strengthens the bowling attack of CSK.

3. Dewald Bravis – Big Bang in Chhoti Glack

The young South African young player was included in the team instead of the injured player, and he completely redeemed the occasions. Brevis scored 225 runs in 6 matches, too at a strike rate of 180. His aggressive style and the Fearless approach gives new energy to the team.

4. Ayush Mhatre – 17 Year batsman, Big thinking

17 -year -old Ayush Mhatre, who replaced the team captain Rituraj, surprised everyone. He scored 240 runs in 7 matches and kept a strike rate of 188.98. Such confidence and performance at such a young age include them in the future stars of CSK.

5. Shivam showed power, Important runs

Shivam Dubey also scored runs this season with the bat. He scored 357 runs in 14 matches at an average of 32.45. During this period, his strike rate was 132.23 and a half -century came out of his bat, which proved useful for the team.