IPL 2024 Auction: Top-3 players to target for Chennai Super Kings in the mini-auction

With the recent news regarding the much-awaited 2024 IPL Mini Auction, the list of all the teams has been released, and the cricket fanatics await to see the top players going under the hammer on 19th December in Dubai. 

When we come to the five-time and defending IPL champions, Chennai Super Kings have made some sensible retentions and releases, which made them have six spots vacant in their Yellove arsenal, with three of them open for foreign players.

Having Rs. 31.4 Crore in their purse, the team would be a significant highlight. So, here is a list of top probable buys that the defending champions would go for in the auctions.

• Shahrukh Khan

The swashbuckling batter from Tamil Nadu, Shahrukh Khan, has proved his batting prowess through his role as a finisher, providing some memorable finishes for his former franchise, Punjab Kings.

During his stint with the Punjab Kings, he has proved to be a reliable middle-order batter through his impressive striking. Chennai Super Kings would give a hand in the auction, acquiring the local boy for their squad, and he could be a pivotal element in enhancing the team’s middle order.

• Pat Cummins

With their promising pace attack comprising Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, and Matheesha Pathirana, the team still needs a quality and experienced bowler who can deliver top-class pace and swing. By the release of Ben Stokes, the team has a large sum of money in their purse.

With three overseas spots open, it is a good chance for the team to try for the Aussie speedster Pat Cummins, who would be available for the coming 2024 edition after having a commendable ICC and Ashes stint. As his recent performance suggests, their inclusion would add a cherry to the team’s cake.

• Narayan Jagadeeshan

With a higher probability of seeing our beloved captain cool, MS Dhoni, don the yellow jersey for one final time, the management should focus on having a reliable wicketkeeper batter, and the local boy Narayan Jagadeeshan can be a viable option in their auction game plan.

Though he was a part of the franchise previously and couldn’t get a regular chance to spread his wings for his former franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders, CSK can rely on him and groom this budding wicketkeeper batter for their long-term requirements.