Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the 5-time IPL champions, have announced the list of players they are keeping and releasing before the IPL 2026 auction. As expected, MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ayush Mhatre are among the players they have decided to keep.
CSK had a very tough IPL 2025 season and finished last on the points table for the first time. They got only eight points from 14 matches and struggled in most games. Their season went downhill after captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out halfway due to an elbow injury. MS Dhoni took over as captain, but the team still could not do well.
CSK Retention List for IPL 2026
| Player | Nationality | IPL 2026 Retained Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gurjapneet Singh | Indian | 2.20 crore |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Indian | 18 crore |
| Shreyas Gopal | Indian | 30 lakh |
| Nathan Ellis | Australian | 2 crore |
| Noor Ahmad | Afghan | 10 crore |
| Khaleel Ahmed | Indian | 4.80 crore |
| Mukesh Choudhary | Indian | 30 lakh |
| Anshul Kamboj | Indian | 3.40 crore |
| Jamie Overton | English | 1.50 crore |
| Shivam Dube | Indian | 12 crore |
| Ayush Mhatre | Indian | 30 lakh |
| Dewald Brevis | South African | 2.2 crore |
| MS Dhoni | Indian | 4 crore |
| Sanju Samson (traded) | Indian | 18 crore |
CSK Release List for IPL 2026
| Player Name | Nationality |
|---|---|
| Vansh Bedi | Indian |
| Rahul Tripathi | Indian |
| Andre Siddarth | Indian |
| Rachin Ravindra | New Zealander |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Sri Lankan |
| Deepak Hooda | Indian |
| Vijay Shankar | Indian |
| Sam Curran | English |
| Shaik Rasheed | Indian |
| Kamlesh Nagarkoti | Indian |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Indian |
Remaining Purse
43.40 Cr
Complete CSK Trade Deals
| Player | Price |
|---|---|
| Ravindra Jadeja (Traded to RR) | Rs 14 crore |
| Sam Curran (Traded to RR) | Rs 2.4 crore |
| Sanju Samson (Traded from RR) | Rs 18 crore |
