The IPL 2025 season has been no less than a nightmare for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The five-time champion team finished last in the points table and struggled on every front during the season – captaincy, team balance and form. According to reports, Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran are being released. Whereas Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson will be included in the team through trade.
However, the changes will not end here. According to inside sources, the CSK management is planning to drop five more players from the team so that a new team combination can be prepared. Now the question is, apart from these two big names, who are the players who can be dropped from CSK? Let us know.
devon conway
Batsmen like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ayush Mhatre and now Sanju Samson are already present in the top order of Chennai Super Kings. In such a situation, it is difficult to make a place for Devon Conway. Conway was included in the team in the IPL 2024 mega auction for Rs 6.25 crore. However, the last season was very bad for him. Due to his slow start and injuries, the team had to suffer losses many times. It is believed that CSK would like to release him and sign a foreign middle-order finisher.
Rahul Tripathi
Rahul Tripathi was bought by CSK to play at number 3, but he could not make any impact at all. Only 55 runs in 5 matches and a strike rate of 96.49. These figures cannot win the trust of any team. Tripathi was signed for Rs 3.40 crore, so the team may decide to save money in the purse by releasing him.
Vijay Shankar
Vijay Shankar was seen as a reliable all-rounder by the Chennai team, but his performance remained lackluster. He scored only 118 runs in 6 matches and did not make any significant impact with his bowling. The release of this player, who was bought for Rs 1.2 crore, is now considered almost certain.
Mukesh Chaudhary
Mukesh Chaudhary was included in the CSK team at the base price of Rs 30 lakh. He got a chance in two matches, but he could take only 1 wicket. Chennai’s bowling already looked weak, so the team would now like to show confidence in an experienced fast bowler.
Deepak Hooda
CSK wants to completely change its middle order and Deepak Hooda’s name is at the forefront. This all-rounder, bought for Rs 1.70 crore, scored only 31 runs in 7 matches and his strike rate was only 75.60. The team management is now in a mood to move ahead with him.
The game will change with the entry of Sanju Samson
If Sanju Samson’s trade is finalized, then CSK’s top order will become very strong. The team can now be seen in a new attitude in the next season with young and attacking players.
