Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Srikkanth Suggests CSK Sign Bracewell for IPL 2026
Krishnamachari Srikkanth, a former Indian cricketer, thinks the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) should pick Michael Bracewell, a New Zealand all-rounder, in the IPL 2026 Auction.
Srikkanth believes Bracewell is a great player who can bat well and bowl off-spin.
He also thinks CSK should avoid buying Ravi Bishnoi and David Miller.
Instead, he suggests picking Bracewell and Liam Livingstone, who can both bat and bowl.
Srikkanth also wants CSK to consider Cooper Connolly, a young left-handed all-rounder.
He thinks these players can help CSK fill the spot left by Ravindra Jadeja's departure and make the team stronger.
Krishnamachari Srikkanth suggests CSK sign New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell for IPL 2026.
Bracewell is praised for his batting and off-spin bowling skills, including a century against India.
Srikkanth advises against bidding for Ravi Bishnoi and David Miller due to their limitations.
He recommends picking both Liam Livingstone and Bracewell to fill the all-rounder spot left by Jadeja.
Srikkanth also suggests considering young all-rounder Cooper Connolly for CSK.
- Who
- Krishnamachari Srikkanth, former India opener and commentator
- What
- Srikkanth suggests CSK sign New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell for IPL 2026
- When
- Three days before the IPL 2026 Auction
- Where
- N/A (general IPL context)
- Why
- To fill the all-rounder spot left by Ravindra Jadeja's departure and enhance CSK's squad
Pro-Bracewell
Anti-Bracewell
Player Selection
Pro-Bracewell
Bracewell is a good finisher, bowls good off-spin, and can contribute with the bat.
Anti-Bracewell
Bracewell is underrated and may not be the best choice for CSK.
Team Composition
Pro-Bracewell
CSK should sign both Bracewell and Livingstone to fill the all-rounder spot left by Jadeja.
Anti-Bracewell
CSK should avoid signing Bishnoi and Miller due to their limitations.
- Player
- Michael Bracewell
- Team
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Position
- Spin-bowling all-rounder
- Suggested by
- Krishnamachari Srikkanth
- Auction
- IPL 2026
- T20 Matches
- 203
- Runs
- 3455
- Wickets
- 96
Sources
‘Everyone is underestimating him’: Kris Srikkanth suggests CSK to sign former RCB all-rounder in IPL 2026 Auction
IPL Auction: CSK in search of an overseas all-rounder, a replacement for Ravindra Jadeja and a fast bowler
Kris Srikkanth Wants CSK To Sign 34-Year-Old NZ All-Rounder: 'Everyone Is Underestimating Him...'
CSK told to fill Ravindra Jadeja void with former RCB all-rounder in IPL 2026 auction; ‘Everyone is underestimating him’
