The Chennai Super Kings entered the IPL 2026 auction with a large purse of ₹43.40 crore and nine slots to fill, including four overseas positions. The flexibility offered the five-time champions plenty of room to fine-tune their roster and reinforce crucial areas ahead of the next season.
One of the most successful franchises in IPL history, CSK once again approached the auction with the calm confidence that has defined their legacy. With all five of their IPL titles won under the legendary leadership of MS Dhoni, the focus remained clear: build a well-balanced squad with depth, experience, and an eye on the future rather than short-term fixes.
The mini auction in Abu Dhabi quickly turned into a global spectacle, delivering big headlines and dramatic bidding wars. The standout moment came when Kolkata Knight Riders secured Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for a staggering ₹25.20 crore, a deal that sent shockwaves through the cricketing world. The signing made Green the third most expensive player in IPL history and the costliest overseas buy ever, setting the tone for an action-packed auction night.
Captain–MS Dhoni
Coach–Stephen Fleming
Owner–Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited
Venue–M. A. Chidambaram Stadium
Chennai Super Kings Full Retained Team List for IPL 2026
Players Retained:
MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brewis, Shivam Dube, Urvil Patel, Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis, Shreyas Gopal, Khaleel Ahmed, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Mukesh Choudhary, Jamie Overton, Gurjapneet Singh, Anshul Kamboj
Players bought at auction:
Akeal Hosein (Rs 2 crore), Prashant Veer (Rs 14.20 crore), Kartik Sharma (Rs 14.20 crore), Matthew Short (Rs 1.5 crore), Aman Khan (Rs 40 lakh), Zak Foulkes (Rs 75 lakh), Sarfaraz Khan (Rs 75 lakh), Rahul Chahar (Rs 5.20 crore), Matt Henry (Rs 2 crore), Akeal Hosein (Rs 2 crore)
Chennai Super Kings Full Squad for IPL 2026
Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, M.S. Dhoni, Sanju Samson, Dewald Brevis, Urvil Patel, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Shreyas Gopal, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Akeal Hosein, Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma, Matthew Short, Aman Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, Matt Henry, Rahul Chahar, Zak Foulkes.
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