2022 IPL Mega Auction Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had a stellar performance in IPL 2020 and was the first team to be eliminated from the tournament. Netizens and cricketing pundits have accused the CSK management of not fielding older players.
However, MS Dhoni’s intentions were different. MS Dhoni backed the same set of players in the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with some changes here and there and won his fourth title for CSK by giving a blunt answer to the critics.
However, with the Mega Auction 2022, the franchise will now strive to build a strong team that can easily play for at least three years. There will be wallet barriers and every franchise will force to release players.
The Big 3 Players Chennai Super Kings (CSK) May Released Before 2022 IPL Mega Auction:
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) squad has a number of names that are on the very wrong side of their 30s and will release by the franchise. This article will target the 3 big players who may release before the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) IPL 2022 mega auction
Suresh Raina:
Known as Chana Thala, Suresh Raina has been the lifeline of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) with MS Dhoni. Both the players were most wanted during and before IPL 2018-19, however, their stock has been declining year after year since then. After overlooking Indian selectors for national duties. Raina’s performance has seen a sharp decline.
He has been under scrutiny and has not been able to repeat his old form. Although he is the highest run-scorer for CSK in the IPL, Reena is nowhere near his best in the last few years. In the recent IPL 2021, he managed to score 160 runs in just 12 innings and was benched in the later stages of the tournament.
Dwayne Bravo:
When it comes to building a strong core for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Dwayne Bravo is always mentioned. The Caribbean all-rounder has a long association with the Chennai-based franchise and has repeatedly proved his worth in gold. Bravo has excelled with his bowling skills, especially in the slog overs. He uses his vast experience and does all the tricks with the ball in death overs. However, his batting prowess has been a constant source of frustration. CSK is unlikely to retain Dwayne Bravo in the upcoming auction. In addition, his retirement from international cricket will force officials to think twice before bidding for him at auction.
Ambati Rayudu:
Ambati Rayudu played for the Mumbai Indians (MI) for almost a decade before joining. The MS Dhoni-led franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He joined the Yellow Army back in 2018 and started his new role with a bang. In his early season with CSK. Rayudu scored a massive 602 runs and established himself as one of the most important players for the franchise. However, its stock in the shortest format has declined since then.
In the last IPL, Indira has managed to score only 257 runs in 16 matches at an average of 28.55. Furthermore, Rayudu is already 36 years old and the age factor will definitely come into play as the franchise tends to be behind the young guns. Who can easily serve the franchise for at least the next three years. Experts believe that Rayudu is unlikely to get a place in the team in the first place. Although if CSK has some funds left, they can bought.