Who are Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma, CSK’s mega uncapped purchases at IPL 2026 auction
Firstcricket Staff • 2 months agoCSK made history at the IPL 2026 auction by splurging Rs 14.20 crore each on uncapped youngsters Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma. Here’s a closer look at the two teenage stars and why Chennai Super Kings invested big in them.
CSK IPL Auction 2026 Strategy: Chennai Super Kings squad gaps, top targets and remaining purse
Shashwat Kumar • 2 months agoFive-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will enter the IPL Auction 2026 with the second-biggest purse. We take a look at their possible IPL Auctions strategy and the top targets.
Mhatre’s mayhem and Samson trade: CSK fix top-order concerns before IPL auction 2026
Firstcricket Staff • 2 months agoCSK were the worst performing side in the powerplay last season. But for IPL 2026, Ruturaj Gaikwad is set to get company of Sanju Samson at the top alongside the explosiveness of teenager Ayush Mhatre and CSK might flip the script after finishing at the bottom last year.
Why CSK turned down trade requests for Matheesha Pathirana but still released him from the squad
Firstcricket Staff • 3 months agoChennai Super Kings’ release of Matheesha Pathirana has raised a lot of questions after rejected trade requests. Here’s why CSK let him go before the IPL 2026 auction.
IPL 2026 Retention: Stunning trades, star departures and end of big eras no one saw coming
Shashwat Kumar • 3 months agoThe IPL 2026 retention deadline day saw blockbuster trades, shocking releases and major squad overhauls. From Matheesha Pathirana’s exit to Glenn Maxwell and Andre Russell’s release, here’s a full breakdown of the biggest moves ahead of the new season.
Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026: Full list of retained and released players for CSK
Firstcricket Staff • 3 months agoChennai Super Kings IPL 2026 retained and released players list: CSK have already got Sanju Samson from RR through trade, while Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran have left. Other being names to leave are Pathirana, Conway and Ravindra.
CSK boss explains why Ravindra Jadeja was released for Sanju Samson: 'He was also very clear'
Firstcricket Staff • 3 months agoCSK MD Kasi Viswanathan has explained why the franchise traded Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to Rajasthan Royals for Sanju Samson, calling it one of the toughest decisions in CSK’s history. Here’s what led to the move and why CSK needed to let their match-winner Jadeja go.
IPL Trade News: Jadeja takes a pay cut to join the Rajasthan Royals as Samson joins CSK
Firstcricket Staff • 3 months agoChennai Super Kings also let go of Sam Curran to Rajasthan Royals besides Ravindra Jadeja to land Indian batter Sanju Samson ahead of IPL 2026 auction.
IPL Trade News Highlights: Samson-Jadeja swap key talking point ahead of retention deadline; will MI release Chahar?
Firstcricket Staff • 3 months agoIPL 2026 Retention and Trade News Highlights: The IPL 2026 trade window is buzzing with major developments as teams eye big-name swaps before the next auction. From Sanju Samson’s possible move to CSK to Chennai’s hunt for Washington Sundar, follow all the live updates and breaking rumours here.
GT reportedly turn down CSK's advances for Washington Sundar amid Ravindra Jadeja trade talks with RR
Firstcricket Staff • 3 months agoWith CSK currently engaged in talks with RR over trading Rajasthan Royals for Sanju Samson, the 'Yellow Army' will be on the lookout for replacements in the spin-bowling all-rounder category. And GT's Washington Sundar, a Chennai lad, happens to be the perfect candidate in that regard.