Chennai Super Kings won IPL 2023 earlier today by defeating the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. CSK will now enter IPL 2024 as the defending champions. Although IPL 2023 seemed like a perfect campaign for Chennai, it was not 100% perfect.
There were some players who punched above their weight, but at the same time, there were also players who could not match the expectations. In this listicle now, we will look at the four such players whom CSK may release before the IPL 2024 Auction.
1. CSK will surely release Ambati Rayudu before IPL 2024
Ambati Rayudu has confirmed that the 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League was his last. Thus, it is 100% guaranteed that his name will be present on the list of players released by the Chennai Super Kings next year.
2. CSK may release Sisanda Magala before IPL 2024
South African pacer Sisanda Magala came in as a replacement for Kyle Jamieson in IPL 2023. Magala took one wicket in two matches before getting injured. CSK will have to choose between Jamieson and Magala next year, and they will likely prefer Jamieson.
3. Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes is one of the world’s best all-rounders, but he has missed many matches due to injuries in the recent past. Plus, CSK spent 16.25 crore from their auction purse for a player who makes himself unavailable in the final phases of the season. Chennai will have to think twice before retaining Stokes.
4. Akash Singh
Akash Singh came in as a replacement for Mukesh Choudhary this season. It will be upto the CSK management whether they wish to retain one of them or both. If Choudhary is fit for IPL 2024, they may release Singh.
