3 Players Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Can Retain In IPL 2022 Mega Auction

3 Players Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Can Retain In IPL 2022 Mega Auction. After enduring their worst season last year in the history of IPL, Chennai Super Kings made a remarkable comeback in IPL 2021. They were the first team to be knocked out of the playoffs last year. And the following year, MS Dhoni and Co. shut all their critics who doubted them.

Bouncing back strongly from the forgettable 2020 IPL season, CSK became the first team to reach the playoffs in IPL 2021. Much to the delight of CSK fans, they went on to lift their fourth IPL title after beating Kolkata Knight Riders in the final.

Notably, we might not see all those CSK stars playing for the franchise from the next edition with a mega auction coming up. Speculations have already started around the players that CSK would retain for the mega-auction. On that note, here’s a look at three prominent stars that Chennai Super Kings might look to retain.

3 Players Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Can Retain In IPL 2022 Mega Auction

1. MS Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni led the franchise to win their fourth IPL title this year. His numbers with the bat were ordinary, to say the least. However, his ability to lead the side and use his players wisely is still second to none. Given the recent statements made by CSK officials, MS Dhoni should be retained at the mega-auctions. There is also an assumption that he might not lead the side in IPL 2022 and play as a specialist batsman and wicket-keeper.

2. Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja has made a sharp rise in his stocks as an all-rounder over the last couple of years. Jadeja has worked quite a bit on his batting and it is certainly paying off at the moment. The southpaw has played some crucial knocks for CSK in IPL 2021. He has been a vital cog for them for many years and it’s unlikely that he won’t be retained at the mega-auctions.

3. Ruturaj Gaikwad

The orange cap holder of IPL 2021, Ruturaj Gaikwad has been a sensation for Chennai in IPL 2021. His ability to pierce the gaps and also hit sixes just from sheer timing has received plaudits from many cricket pundits. Ruturaj Gaikwad wreaked havoc during the second leg of IPL 2021, piling on a plethora of runs for the franchise.

In 16 matches, he managed to score 635 runs at an average of 45.36 and a strike rate of 136.27. Given how well he paced his innings in the tournament, Ruturaj Gaikwad could serve CSK for a number of years going forward.