CSK Full Squad, IPL 2026: Complete List Of Players Bought By Chennai Super Kings

CSK Full Squad, IPL 2025: Uncapped stars Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer enter the history books after Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bought both the players for Rs 14.20 crore each at the IPL 2026 mini-auction. Kartik and Prashant are now the joint most expensive uncapped players in the history of the tournament. The five-time champions also bought West Indies all-rounder Akeal Hosein at his base price of Rs 2 crore. The five-time champions also added Sarfaraz Khan, Matt Henry and Rahul Chahar to their ranks. Earlier, CSK made the most high-profile trade-in, bringing in wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson for Rs 18 crore. CSK have let go of legendary all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and overseas star Sam Curran, with the duo going to Rajasthan Royals (RR). CSK have also released Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana, freeing up Rs 13 crore for the team. Ruturaj Gaikwad and MS Dhoni continue at the helm of the franchise. (Full List Of Sold, Unsold Players | IPL 2026 Auction Live Updates)

FULL LIST OF PLAYERS BOUGHT AT THE AUCTION:

1. Akeal Hosein (Rs 2 crore)

2. Prashant Veer (Rs 14.20 crore)

3. Kartik Sharma (Rs 14.20 crore)

4. Matthew Short (Rs 1.5 crore)

5. Aman Khan (Rs 40 lakh)

6. Sarfaraz Khan (Rs 75 lakh)

7. Matt Henry (Rs 2 crore)

8. Rahul Chahar (Rs 5.2 crore)

9. Zak Foulkes (Rs 75 lakh)

CURRENT SQUAD AND RETAINED PLAYERS: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, MS Dhoni, Urvil Patel, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Shreyas Gopal, Mukesh Choudhary, Sanju Samson (Traded).

RELEASED PLAYERS: Matheesha Pathirana, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar, Shaikh Rasheed, Andre Siddarth, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Vansh Bedi, Ravindra Jadeja (Trade), Sam Curran (Trade).

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Chennai Super Kings Ruturaj Gaikwad MS Dhoni Sanju Samson IPL 2026 Cricket