Former Indian National Cricket Team Skipper Kris Srikkanth shared some thoughts on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) strategy ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Auction.
Kris Srikkanth recommended five-time champion All-Star National Cricket Team and New Zealand National Cricket Team Batsman Devon Conway Batsman Devon Conway for release.
IPL 2026 Auction to be held in India
It has been reported that the Indian Premier League will be held in December 2026. It is highly unlikely that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BTCI) will choose a foreign venue for the event and it will actually be hosted in India.
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The auction has started making big moves like roping in franchises, strategic roles and Rajasthan Royals (RR), departing with head coach Rahul Dravid.
Another franchise in the discussion, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who had a terrible run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, finished at the bottom of the points table.
A recent report revealed that Chennai Super Kings are ahead of the auction and want to release Devon Conway and Deepak Hoda, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tripathi, Sam Curran and Devon Conway after the retirement of Ravichandran.
However, Chennai Super Kings have rubbished these reports and stated that a meeting will be held between MS Dhoni, Stephen Flaming and Ruturaj Gaikwad to finalize the roster.
Ideal player for CSK Cameron Green, Medium pace all-rounder, Kris Srikkanth
Chennai Super Kings’ possible auction strategy, former India Skipper Kris Srikkanth has spoken about the priority of bowling all-rounder Cameron green at PACE Australia. In a video shared on the official YouTube channel, he said:
“The ideal player for CSK will be CAMERON Green, a Medium pacer will start.
They should go with a good purse to have a better chance of building a solid lineup. Other teams will also release players for you to choose from as well. It’s not just about getting a new player. “
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I will definitely release Devon Conway – Kris Srikkanth
Devon Conway was once regarded as one of the best in-form players, but there was a steep decline in his form and the 1983 World Cup winner dropped him from the Chennai Super Kings.
Later, Ruturaj Gaikwad led the way with his recent return to England, Rahul Tripathi also parting ways with Kiwi Rachin Ravindra, Sam Curran.
“I will definitely release Devon Conway. I will not keep Rachin Ravindra, especially with Jadeja in there. So Rachin Ravindra, I will get him back at a lower price. Likewise, Rahul Tripathi should be released,” Srikkanth said.
“Sam Curran should be aired too.
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