November 15 as the deadline Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 The player’s save list benches exploded with high-stakes drama and speculation surrounding some of the season’s biggest names. Focuses attention Chennai Super Kings (CSK)the end of the disastrous 2025 season and the impending retirement of the iconic leader, Ms. Dhoni. This ignited a complex web of trade rumors, most notably a Blockbuster swap deal with the Rajasthan Royals. Among this uncertainty, the legend of the franchise Suresh Raina weighed down by a strong opinion of who should be kept. Decisions made in the coming days will determine the future of the five champions and their opponents.
Suresh Raina’s Catching Plan for CSK for IPL 2026
A “Hold or Fold” Star Sports, segment on CSK legend Suresh Raina A clear plan, which included supporting the core while letting go of a few others, ruled strongly against the franchise’s retention strategy. When asked about Devon ConswayRaina immediately said: “Fold” He said the team should release him “must be a local key” They may find a good replacement in the upcoming mini-auction. However, he was strong enough to hold on Noor Ahmedto give to him “catch” because “They have a special player in them, they can do the dishes” Adding that the demand for a “mystery spinner” is very high.
Raina then defended cleanly by an overhand sub Vijay Shankar Should be released: “I still think they should be released,” he said “He took a lot of chances.” He shared the same feeling Deepak Hoodaexpresses “We must free them.” because it’s part of the “same combination” that doesn’t work.
When called host Ravindra jadejaRaina made the first pivint Ms dhonisaying, “Call MS,” but added firmly “I think his presence with the team is very important if he plays this year.” Strongly need to protect Dhoni. Later, stating that Ruturaj Gaikwad was confirmed as his future, “Ruturaj, he will be the captain), they should keep him.” Finally, when pressed again on Jadeja, Raina was unequivocal, declaring all trade rumors to rest“Yes…” for CSK they should keep “Him” Him “Him” Him “Him” Him “Him” to emphasize “Sil Ravindra Jadeja” who is “really good”. “
CSK history ippl 2025 fell under Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ms Dhoni
CSK’s 2025 IPL campaign has proved to be a disastrous and historically disappointing season for the champions, with a fifth worst finish since the tournament’s inception. The team that started the season with the transition to the leadership was appointed Travel Giikwad as captain, he keeps him with Dhoni and Cadeja as his strategic core.
But the season opened early. Midway through the tournament, Gaikwad suffered a severe setback after an elbow injury persisted, A hairline fracture that ruled him out of the rest of the IPL. This unexpected injury forced the marquee DHONI back into the reins of captaincy, a return necessitated by crisis rather than design. Unfortunately, even the tactical wizardry and experience of the Ranchi legend could not stop the unprecedented slide.
The team managed just four wins from 14 matches, finishing 10th in the franchise, at the absolute bottom of the points table, for the first time in their history. Adding to the icnominy, CSK have lost all their five matches at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in CHENNAI, marking a new record for home venues. This collective failure underscores the team’s massive restructuring
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