Here’s the full squad of CSK after the IPL 2026 mini auction at Abu Dhabi.
Chennai Super Kings built a well-rounded squad after the IPL 2026 auction, focusing on both big names and smart backups. CSK made their biggest moves by signing Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer for ₹14.20 crore each, strengthening their batting and all-round options.
Rahul Chahar and Akeal Hosein add quality spin depth, while Matt Henry boosts the pace attack. Matthew Short and Zak Foulkes provide flexibility as overseas all-rounders.
CSK’s core remains solid with Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson leading the batting, supported by Shivam Dube and Dewald Brevis. Noor Ahmad and Khaleel Ahmed strengthen the bowling unit, while MS Dhoni’s presence continues to offer leadership and experience for the IPL 2026 squad.
Players Bought In IPL Auction 2026
| Player Name | Role | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Kartik Sharma | Batter | ₹14.20 crore |
| Prashant Veer | All-rounder | ₹14.20 crore |
| Rahul Chahar | Bowler | ₹5.20 crore |
| Akeal Hosein | Bowler | ₹2.00 crore |
| Matt Henry | Bowler | ₹2.00 crore |
| Matthew Short | All-rounder | ₹1.50 crore |
| Zak Foulkes | All-rounder | ₹0.75 crore |
| Sarfaraz Khan | Batter | ₹0.75 crore |
| Aman Khan | All-rounder | ₹0.40 crore |
Retained Players
| Player Name | Status / Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Retained | ₹18.00 crore |
| Sanju Samson | Traded | ₹18.00 crore |
| Shivam Dube | Retained | ₹12.00 crore |
| Noor Ahmad | Retained | ₹10.00 crore |
| Khaleel Ahmed | Retained | ₹4.80 crore |
| MS Dhoni | Retained | ₹4.00 crore |
| Anshul Kamboj | Retained | ₹3.40 crore |
| Gurjapneet Singh | Retained | ₹2.20 crore |
| Dewald Brevis | Retained | ₹2.20 crore |
| Nathan Ellis | Retained | ₹2.00 crore |
| Jamie Overton | Retained | ₹1.50 crore |
| Ayush Mhatre | Retained | ₹0.30 crore |
| Ramakrishna Ghosh | Retained | ₹0.30 crore |
| Urvil Patel | Retained | ₹0.30 crore |
| Mukesh Choudhary | Retained | ₹0.30 crore |
| Shreyas Gopal | Retained | ₹0.30 crore |
| FULL SQUAD | Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Shivam Dube, Noor Ahmad, Rahul Chahar, Khaleel Ahmed, MS Dhoni, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Dewald Brevis, Nathan Ellis, Akeal Hosein, Matt Henry, Matthew Short, Jamie Overton, Zak Foulkes, Sarfaraz Khan, Aman Khan, Ayush Mhatre, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Urvil Patel, Mukesh Choudhary, Shreyas Gopal | |||
| PURSE REMAINING | ₹2.40 crore | |||
| PLAYERS BOUGHT | 25/25 | |||
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