CSK Spends ₹41 Crore in IPL 2026 Auction, But 5 Players May Never See the Playing XI
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) went big in the IPL 2026 auction, spending ₹41 crore to acquire nine new players, making them one of the highest spenders. However, despite these additions, five players may struggle to secure a spot in the playing XI this season.
Big Buys
CSK invested heavily in uncapped players Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer, paying ₹14.2 crore each. Other additions include Rahul Chahar, Matt Henry, Akil Hussain, Matthew Short, Jack Foulkes, Sarfaraz Khan, and Aman Khan.
Players Likely to Miss Out
Rahul Chahar: Bought for ₹5.2 crore, the leg-spinner may struggle for game time as CSK already has superb spinners like Noor Ahmad and Shreyas Gopal.
Aman Khan: Primarily a finisher, he faces tough competition from MS Dhoni, Prashant Veer, and Kartik Sharma.
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