Archive · 18 Nov 2025
CSK's Squad Overhaul: Releases, Retentions, and Kaif's Suggestions
CSK released 12 players and kept 16 for the next IPL season.
They have a big budget left for the auction.
Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif thinks Liam Livingstone and Glenn Maxwell would be good additions to the team.
CSK let go of some Indian players, so they need to find new ones.
CSK likes players who can bat and bowl well.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) released 12 players ahead of IPL 2026 auction
CSK retained 16 players, with a remaining purse of 43.40 crores
Mohammad Kaif suggested Liam Livingstone and Glenn Maxwell for CSK
CSK let go of middle-order Indian contingent, seeking replacements
CSK has a history of valuing all-rounders who can bat and bowl
- Who
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Mohammad Kaif, Liam Livingstone, Glenn Maxwell
- What
- CSK released players, retained players, suggested players by Kaif
- When
- Before IPL 2026 auction
- Where
- Chennai, India
- Why
- To strengthen the squad for the upcoming IPL season
CSK's Perspective
Fans' Perspective
Releases and Retentions
CSK's Perspective
CSK released 12 players and retained 16 for the IPL auction
Fans' Perspective
Fans question the logic behind some releases and retentions
Squad Balance
CSK's Perspective
CSK aims to strengthen the squad with strategic additions
Fans' Perspective
Fans debate the need for specific roles and balance in the team
- Players Released
- 12
- Players Retained
- 16
- Remaining Purse
- 43.40 crores
- Suggested Players by Kaif
- Liam Livingstone, Glenn Maxwell
