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CSK IPL 2026 Retentions: Top 3 Players to Keep for a Strong Bowling Core ft. Pathirana

by K D Mishra November 8, 2025

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After a disappointing IPL 2025 season, CSK has a lot of challenges ahead or IPL 2026. As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 retention dates are near, all eyes are on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and who they will retain ahead of the next season.

Chennai Super Kings Founded: 2008

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is an Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise that India Cements Limited owns.

CSK is disappointed with the bowling performances. For the next IPL Season, CSK needs to retain its core bowling attack. These are the three players: Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed, and Noor Ahmad.

Matheesha Pathirana Bowler

Matheesha Pathirana is a Sri Lankan cricketer who was born in Kandy, Sri Lanka on December 18, 2002.

Matheesha Pathirana

The Malinga-style bowler picked up only 13 wickets in 12 matches this IPL 2025 season, but he is, in a way, their spearhead. He can gain his confidence, and he is one of the best bowlers in the death overs. If CSK retain Matheesha Pathirana, he will bowl cruching yorkers in the final overs.

IPL Stats

Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ
IPL	CSK	32	32	47	4/28	4/28	21.61	8.68

Noor Ahmad Bowler

Noor Ahmad is an Afghan left-arm wrist-spin bowler, born on January 3, 2005.

Noor Ahmad

Noor Ahmad took 24 wickets in 14 matches for a side that finished last year's ipl 2025, which sounds quite unfair. But CSK would surely retain him, given what he brings to the team. If CSK retain him, he can control the middle overs with his tight lengths and magical spin.

IPL Stats

Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR
IPL	2 teams	37	37	48	4/18	4/18	22.22	8.08	16.5

Khaleel Ahmed Bowler

Khaleel Ahmed is an Indian cricketer who plays for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League and for Rajasthan in domestic cricket.

Khaleel Ahmed

Khaleel Ahmed wasn’t at his best, but still managed to pick 15 wickets for the team. He would share new-ball duties with Pathirana.If CSK retain him, he can swing the ball in the powerplay and take wickets and put the game in control

IPL Stats

Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR
IPL	3 teams	71	71	89	3/21	3/21	26.15	8.97	17.4

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LastModified Date: 2025-11-08 20:10:14

K D Mishra

I am a dedicated sports content writer who loves cricket and enjoys creating friendly and engaging content. I write about big moments, player performances, and match stories in simple and clear words, helping fans stay informed and connected to cricket around the world.