CSK strongest Playing XI after IPL 2024 Auction shopping spree ft Mitchell, Rachin

CSK Playing XI: The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have made some strategic moves in the IPL 2024 Auction, shaping a formidable squad ahead of the upcoming season. With a squad strength of 25, including 8 overseas players, CSK has aimed to cover all bases for a well-rounded performance.

Among the notable acquisitions are Rachin Ravindra, secured for INR 1.8 crore, who is set to fill in the shoes of Ambati Rayudu. The team has also bolstered its all-rounder lineup with the inclusion of Daryl Mitchell for a hefty sum of INR 14 crore. Mitchell joins Rachin Ravindra as a crucial addition, providing valuable options in both batting and bowling.

Shardul Thakur, acquired for INR 4 crore, will serve as the team’s bowling all-rounder, adding depth to their pace attack. The squad also features Sameer Rizvi, INR 8.4 crore, as a replacement for Ambati Rayudu. Additionally, Mustafizur Rahman, acquired for INR 2 crore, adds a valuable option to cover for the injury-prone Matheesha Pathirana.

While CSK managed to secure key players, they did miss out on Gerald Coetzee and Alzarri Joseph, players who could have further strengthened their lineup. Coetzee’s association with their SA20 side, Johannesburg Super Kings, was evident in the bidding process.

Chennai Super Kings squad for IPL 2024

The full CSK squad is an impressive mix of experience and emerging talent:

Openers: Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra.

Middle order: Sameer Rizvi, Ajinkya Rahane, MS Dhoni (capt, wk), Shaik Rasheed, Aravelly Avanish.

Allrounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Nishant Sindhu, Ajay Mandal.

Fast bowlers: Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Simarjeet Singh, Tushar Deshpande, Matheesha Pathirana, Mukesh Choudhary, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, and Mustafizur Rahman.

Spinners: Maheesh Theekshana, Mitchell Santner, Prashant Solanki.

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As CSK fans eagerly await the action-packed IPL 2024 season, the probable playing XI showcases a formidable lineup, combining experience and emerging talent:

CSK Probable XI (XII)

There are 12 players selected in here, keeping in mind the IPL’s Impact Sub rule.

• Ruturaj Gaikwad

1. Devon Conway (Overseas)
2. Ajinkya Rahane
3. Daryl Mitchell (Overseas)
4. Shivam Dube
5. Ravindra Jadeja
6. MS Dhoni (c & wk)
7. Shardul Thakur
8. Deepak Chahar
9. Maheesh Theekshana (Overseas)
10. Matheesha Pathirana (Overseas)
11. Tushar Deshpande