Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO provided a glimpse into the team’s approach at the IPL 2024 auction, highlighting that they secured all the players wanted by their captain, ‘Thala’ MS Dhoni. Even though Dhoni wasn’t actively participating in the auction, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan expressed satisfaction with how the team flawlessly executed their plans, making it a triumphant day for the franchise.
In a video shared by CSK on X, the CSK CEO emphasized that the team successfully acquired good players during the mini-auction. Importantly, he highlighted that ‘Thala’ Dhoni secured all the players he had targeted, considering it their greatest fortune.
Expressing confidence in CSK’s performance in IPL 2024, the CEO fully trusted MS Dhoni and anticipated positive results. He revealed his excitement to witness MSD’s batting and mentioned that fans shared the same expectations. Overall, he predicted the year to be a ‘very good one’ for CSK as Dhoni had the players he favored.
Post Auction Reflections with our Kasi Sir! 🥳⏪#ThalaivanIrukkindraan pic.twitter.com/4NyMcgydU2
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) December 20, 2023
How did CSK fare at IPL 2024 auction?
Chennai Super Kings made strategic moves at the IPL auction, securing several players to strengthen their squad. The notable additions include:
1. Rachin Ravindra (1.8 Cr)
2. Shardul Thakur (4 Cr)
3. Daryl Mitchell (14 Cr)
4. Sameer Rizvi (8.4 crores)
5. Mustafizur Rahman (2 crore)
6. Avanish Rao Aravelly (20 lakh)
These players join an already formidable CSK squad, featuring key players like MS Dhoni, Devon Conway, Ravindra Jadeja, and others. The team looks well-balanced, and fans are eager to see how they perform in the upcoming IPL season.
Full Squad Of Chennai Super Kings:
MS Dhoni (c), Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway, Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Simarjeet Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman, Avanish Rao Aravelly.
