CSK: Before the IPL 2026 mega auction, preparations are being made for major changes in Chennai Super Kings (CSK). According to reports coming out, the franchise management has indicated that the team may release many old players under the new strategy in the upcoming season.

According to media reports, about 10 players can be shown the way out of the team before the auction. So that new faces and young players can be given a chance in the auction.

In fact, the performance of five -time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2025 has not been as expected. This season, many players either appeared out of form or were out of the team due to injury. In such a situation, the Team Management Yang wants to make changes to maintain talent and balance.

It is believed that such players who have been sitting on the bench in the last season or have proved to be a flop in IPL 2025 can be excluded from the writ list in the upcoming season.

These 10 players may have leave

According to media reports, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are preparing for a big retrenchment before the mega auction. Which includes the names of R Ashwin, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Sam Karan, Gurjapneet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Deepak Hooda, Jamie Overton, and Vijay Shankar. It is believed that these 10 players may be discharged from CSK before IPL 2026.

MS may be the last season for Dhoni

M.S. Given the last stop of Dhoni’s career, it is felt that the next season of the IPL may probably be his last season, in such a situation, the team wants to create a balanced and young squad under his leadership. It is expected that the fast bowling department, middle order and all -rounder slots will be largely reshuffled.