Chennai Super Kings are the defending champions of the Indian Premier League. The Chennai-based franchise won their fifth championship earlier this year in Ahmedabad. CSK have now set their eyes on the IPL 2024 Auction.
Ahead of the new season, Chennai have let go of some big names like Ben Stokes and Ambati Rayudu, which has helped them boost their purse to INR 31.4 crore. CSK can sign some top players at the IPL 2024 Auction. Here’s a list of five names they can target.
1. CSK should target Shahrukh Khan at IPL 2024 Auction
Shahrukh Khan has grown up playing domestic cricket in Tamil Nadu. The local lad can enjoy playing at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Plus, he can transition into a match-winner under MS Dhoni’s guidance.
2. CSK should target Tristan Stubbs at IPL 2024 Auction
Tristan Stubbs joined Mumbai Indians in 2022, but he could not justify his talent. CSK can try signing him. He is an attacking middle-order batter, who can also keep the wickets if needed.
3. Pat Cummins
With Ben Stokes out, there is a vacancy for a pace-bowling all-rounder in the CSK squad. Perhaps, Chennai can go for Pat Cummins, who recently led Australia to WTC and World Cup trophies.
4. Daryl Mitchell
If not Pat Cummins, Chennai Super Kings can target New Zealand’s pace-bowling all-rounder, Daryl Mitchell. He is a player who performs well under pressure, and CSK loves such players.
5. Gerald Coetzee
Gerald Coetzee is an express pacer, who has done well for the Joburg Super Kings in SA20. Coetzee can be a wicket-taking option for the Chennai-based franchise in the IPL.
