IPL 2022 Auction: Chennai Super Kings gear up for IPL 2022 Mega Auction – The 4-time champions of the IPL will be led by MS Dhoni in the upcoming IPL 2022. As 2022 will host a mega auction in which teams are to build their team from scratch, the primary concern for CSK would be to look for the likely replacements of their veterans. Follow IPL 2022 Auction Live Updates on InsideSport.IN
The IPL 2022 Mega Auction will take place on 12th and 13th February in Bangalore where 590 players will go under the auction. Chennai Super Kings after retaining 4 of their superstars including skipper MS Dhoni has a purse of 48 Cr to complete their team.
IPL 2022 Auction: Chennai Super Kings CSK Probable Squad, Retained Players, Remaining Purse – Check CSK’s Probable Targets in Auction IPL 2022
As per the new rules of player retention in which not more than 4 players are allowed to be retained, CSK kept Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Moeen Ali, and Ruturaj Gaikwad to themselves. Ravindra Jadeja currently holds the highest salary cap of 16 cr, followed by MS Dhoni of 12Cr. Moeen Ali will be paid a salary of 8 Cr while newcomer rising talent Ruturaj Gaikwad will earn 6 Cr in IPL 2022.
CSK’s Auction Strategy for IPL 2022
1. Replacement of MS Dhoni
Reports suggest that this could be MS Dhoni’s last year in IPL which will see him leading the team in yellow. Replacing a player like MS Dhoni is not a matter of joke, however with the former Indian skipper about to retire, CSK needs a player who would be able to handle the burden of the 4-time IPL champions. It can be said, that CSK has probably played their first move in this strategy when they retained Ravindra Jadeja for a higher price, as Jadeja is touted to be the next captain. Therefore securing the future captain for the side is one of the best decisions by the CSK side.
IPL 2022 Auction: Chennai Super Kings CSK Probable Squad, Retained Players, Remaining Purse – Check CSK’s Probable Targets in Auction IPL 2022
2. Finding an able Wicketkeeper
Replacing MS Dhoni comes with its different baggages. Apart from being one of the best captains of the game, MS Dhoni was one of the best finishers of the 20-20 format of the game along with being an exceptional wicketkeeper. Therefore, with Dhoni gone from the next season, CSK will have to find a good keeper and get him accustomed to the squad and the dynamics of the team for at least a season beforehand. Sam Billings who has previously played for Chennai Super Kings can be bought as a perfect wicketkeeping batter. Lastly, CSK will also need a young explosive middle-order batter who can finish innings on a high note as Dhoni has done over the years.
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3. Investing in the Youth
Chennai Super Kings have always been a team that has played the gamble of investing in youngsters and bringing the best out of them. However, they have often continued their team with aged players like Dwayne Bravo, Imran Tahir, Suresh Raina, and Faf du Plessis. Despite their good performances, CSK will need to focus more on the young players rather than spending big amounts on these aged players. The new bunch of rising players of the Indian contingent are good players and could go on to become world-beaters. CSK once again needs to sensibly invest in the youth along with a mixture of experienced players to form a well-balanced team.
IPL 2022 Auction: Chennai Super Kings CSK Probable Squad, Retained Players, Remaining Purse – Check CSK’s Probable Targets in Auction IPL 2022
