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5 players CSK can target for IPL 2023

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CSK Target IPL 2023

Chennai Super Kings have had a forgettable campaign in IPL 2022. For the second time in three years, CSK has not qualified for the playoffs. It is inevitable that the management makes a few changes to the squad next year. In this article, we take a look at the list of five players CSK can target for IPL 2023 in the next auctions.

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It is possible that IPL would be played in the home-and-away format in 2023. Hence, CSK might play seven games in Chennai. Keeping the conditions in mind there, the IPL 2021 champions will have to plan their squad. There are various options available and the management must already start planning for it.

1) Sam Curran

Sam Curran, unfortunately, missed IPL 2022 because he was recovering from an injury. However, the English all-rounder is likely to take part in IPL next year. The youngster has already done well for CSK and hence, the franchise might look to target him. With the likes of Bravo getting close to 40, CSK needs a long-term replacement. Sam Curran is a suitable option to replace him.

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2) Ben Stokes

Having been appointed as the captain of the England Test Team, Ben Stokes might pull out of IPL again. However, if he decides to play in the competition, CSK should look to hire the experienced cricketer. The lower middle-order of CSK has struggled often and Stokes is someone who can fix this issue. With his medium pace, the player could also be useful on the Chennai pitches.

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3) Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib is one of the players CSK can target for IPL 2023 in the next auctions. Although Santner has been with the unit, he has not been very effective. Shakib has experienced success in IPL and CSK can target the player. While he offers four overs of excellent off-spin, on the spinning pitches of Chepauk, the Bangladeshi cricketer will be useful in the batting department, too.

4) Dinesh Bana

MS Dhoni might play IPL 2023 but it will be unfair to expect him to play beyond that. Hence, the management has no option but to scout for talents who can fill the huge shoes. Dinesh Bana is someone who has shown glimpses of big-hitting. He is also a fine wicket-keeper and therefore, CSK has to go for him. There will be intense competition for the cricketer but if CSK can make a suitable auction strategy, they can sign the teenager.

5) Adam Zampa

Zampa is also one of the players CSK can target for IPL 2023 in the next auctions. A quality leg-spinner can wreak havoc in Chepauk. Prashant Solanki is available but he is inexperienced. Zampa is someone who often goes under the radar and it is such players that CSK prefers to hire. Therefore, the Aussie looks like a tailor-made pick for the four-time champions.

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