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India.com
26-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Rahul Tripathi to Ravichandran Ashwin: Players Chennai Super Kings could release before IPL 2026
As the IPL 2026 mini auction approaches, Chennai Super Kings may look to fine-tune their squad. From Rahul Tripathi to Ravichandran Ashwin, here are the players who could be released ahead of the new season. Rahul Tripathi may not play for Chennai Super Kings in the 2026 IPL. Although he was bought for ₹3.4 crore, his lackluster achievements this season may mean CSK moves on. Deepak Hooda may be released by Chennai Super Kings before the IPL 2026 mini-auction begins. Acquired for ₹1.7 crore, Hooda's inconsistent middle-order performance may lead the team to seek alternative players. Chennai Super Kings' IPL 2025 acquisition, Devon Conway, purchased for ₹6.25 crore, has underperformed this season. It is possible that the team will let him go before the mini-auction, hoping to get a different top batsman. Vijay Shankar may get released by Chennai Super Kings before the tournament in 2026. Despite paying him Rs 1.2 crore, his small effect this season might cause him to move on. Chennai Super Kings could decide to part ways with Ravichandran Ashwin ahead of the 2026 IPL season. Although he is one of the league's most expensive players, he hasn't performed well this year and might be cut from the team.
India.com
19-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
4 Players Chennai Super Kings Might Release After IPL 2025: R Ashwin, Devon Conway And...
photoDetails english Updated:May 19, 2025, 06:19 PM IST 1. Ravichandran Ashwin 1 / 8 Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was bought for a hefty sum of Rs 9.75 Cr by the Chennai Super Kings during the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. Ashwin was CSK's second-most expensive buy at the IPL 2025 mega auction but he has failed to deliver as per the expectations. The 37-year-old has played eight matches for CSK in IPL 2025 so far and picked only five wickets. He has also been left out of the CSK playing 11 on a few occasions. Based on his age and form, it seems like CSK is going to release Ashwin after the IPL 2025 season. Ravichandran Ashwin's IPL Record 2 / 8 Ravichandran Ashwin, who is one of India's greatest off-spinners, has picked 185 wickets and scored 820 runs in 220 matches of his IPL career so far. 2. Rahul Tripathi 3 / 8 Rahul Tripathi was picked up by CSK for Rs 3.40 crore at the IPL 2025 auction. He was tried at multiple positions but he failed to deliver with the bat. In five matches of IPL 2025, Tripathi scored just 55 runs with an ordinary average of 11.00 and strike rate of 96.49 and was eventually dropped from CSK's playing XI. Given his ordinary performance, CSK may opt to release him after IPL 2025 to explore more reliable batters for the next season. Rahul Tripathi's IPL Record 4 / 8 Rahul Tripathi, who is known for his innovative strokeplay, has scored 2291 runs in 100 matches with an average of 26.33 and strike rate of 137.85 in his IPL career so far. 3. Devon Conway 5 / 8 In the IPL 2025 mega Auction, the Chennai Super Kings secured star opener Devon Conway for Rs 6.25 crore. However, CSK preferred Rachin Ravindra over Conway for the first half of IPL. When Conway got his chances, he wasn't able to perform upto the expectations, scoring 94 runs in 4 matches of IPL 2025 so far. Given his underwhelming performance and Rs 6.25 crore salary, CSK might release Conway after IPL 2025 season in order to invest in younger prospects. Devon Conway's IPL Record 6 / 8 New Zealand opener Devon Conway, who was a key figure in CSK's 2023 title-winning campaign, has scored 1018 runs in 27 matches with an average of 44.26 and strike rate of 139.45 in his IPL career so far. 4. Deepak Hooda 7 / 8 Deepak Hooda, who was picked by CSK for Rs 1.7 crore during the auction, has disappointed with his performance in IPL 2025 season. He was tried at various batting positions but he failed to deliver, scoring just 31 runs in 6 matches in the IPL 2025 so far. After his disappointing outing, CSK might consider releasing Hooda after the IPL 2025 season and buy some impactful batters before the next season. Deepak Hooda's IPL Record 8 / 8 Deepak Hooda made his IPL debut in 2015 and has played over 100 IPL matches. He has scored 1496 runs in 124 matches with an average of 17.60 and strike rate of 127.65 in his IPL career so far.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
IPL 2025 flop XI: Rs 27 crore Rishabh Pant and Rs 23.75 crore Venkatesh Iyer lead the way
We're now into the business end of IPL 2025, with the playoff race heating up. While some players have lit up the tournament, a few big names have completely failed to justify their hefty price tags. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Here's a look at the Flop XI of the season so far , a team of underperformers who simply didn't deliver when it mattered most. Openers: Rahul Tripathi and Rachin Ravindra (Both from CSK) It's quite telling that both openers in this list represent Chennai Super Kings. Rahul Tripathi (3.4 crore): Played 5 matches, scored only 55 runs at an average of 11.00 and a strike rate of 96.49. His highest score? A mere 23. Rachin Ravindra: Despite a decent start, Ravindra (8 matches) managed just 191 runs at 27.29, with a solitary fifty (65*). His strike rate of 128.19 was underwhelming for someone expected to set the tone at the top Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Middle Order: Ishan Kishan, (c & wk), Venkatesh Iyer This trio of left-handers was expected to dominate but fell flat. Ishan Kishan (11.25 crore): After a brilliant century in the opening game, he fizzled out completely — 196 runs in 11 innings at 24.50, strike rate 144.12. Rishabh Pant (27 crore – most expensive player in IPL history): The pressure of the price tag showed. With just 128 runs in 11 matches at a shocking average of 12.80 and a strike rate below 100 (99.22), Pant's comeback was a massive letdown. Poll Which player has been the biggest disappointment in IPL 2025 so far? Rahul Tripathi Glenn Maxwell Ishan Kishan Rishabh Pant Venkatesh Iyer (23.75 crore): Despite a solitary fifty, he failed to make any consistent impact. 142 runs in 11 matches at 20.29 and strike rate of 139.22 didn't justify the investment. Quiz Lower Order: , Liam Livingstone, Deepak Hooda, A mix of overseas stars and experienced Indian players, all failing to contribute meaningfully. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Glenn Maxwell (4.2 crore): Arguably the worst season of his IPL career. Just 48 runs in 7 innings at an average of 8.00 and a strike rate of 97.96. He also picked up 4 wickets at an economy of 8.46. Liam Livingstone (8.75 crore): A shadow of his usual explosive self. Only 87 runs in 7 matches at 17.40 (SR 127.94) and just 2 wickets to show for his all-round abilities. Deepak Hooda (1.7 crore): A complete non-factor this season — 31 runs in 6 matches at an average of 6.20 and a strike rate of 75.6 Bowlers: , Tushar Deshpande, R. Ashwin (9.75 crore): The much-hyped homecoming didn't go as planned. Just 5 wickets in 10 games at an average of 44.60 and a poor economy of 9.29. Tushar Deshpande (6.5 crore): Struggled with consistency and control — 6 wickets at an average of 45.00 and a staggering economy of 11.25. Mohammad Shami (10 crore): A surprising underperformer. Just 6 wickets in the tournament with an average of 56.17 and an economy rate of 11.23.
The Hindu
01-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Archaic Super Kings need to take tough calls to prevent prolonged rut
When a team sets a high bar, there is an unshakable trust in the blueprint as it has worked time and time again. However, there comes a phase when the rivals catch up and the much-celebrated champion finds itself stuck in the past. For Chennai Super Kings, that moment has arrived as it failed to progress to the IPL playoffs for the second consecutive year. The four-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings on Wednesday was the nadir for the five-time champion, which slumped to its eighth reverse in 10 games and crashed out of the tournament well before the end of the league stage. The loss against Kings was Super Kings' fifth successive one at home (MAC Stadium), where it hardly used to face setbacks. The abysmal performance can be traced back to the auction when the think-tank failed to assemble a batting unit that was in tune with the demands of modern-day T20 cricket, where the ability to tee off from the get-go is paramount. The pattern of defeats was almost painfully identical; the top-order failed to maximise the PowerPlay while setting or chasing a total, leaving the rest to play catch-up. That the Yellow Brigade hit only six maximums in the PowerPlay in 2025 — young Vaibhav Suryavanshi managed it in just one innings in the first six overs against Gujarat Titans — reflected how sluggish the starts were. CSK has often extracted the best out of players who might not have done well at other franchises. The strong belief in that philosophy probably dictated its strategy to pick an Indian batting core. Unfortunately, the decision to pin hopes on Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, and Deepak Hooda backfired. The lack of form from its overseas batting options, Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway, and the waning powers of Ravindra Jadeja and M.S. Dhoni made it a perfect storm. Rigid and predictable Ruturaj Gaikwad and Dhoni's captaincy looked rigid and predictable. The management's reluctance to back youth, unlike other teams, showed the archaic mindset. Only when pushed to a corner did they try out youngsters like Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, and Dewald Brevis — the last two being injury replacements. A rich legacy and glittering cabinet are all fine but not reading the evolving landscape is proving disastrous. There needs to be soul-searching and tough calls if Super Kings want to prevent their recent slump turning into a prolonged rut.
Mint
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Mint
IPL 2025: CSK's auction strategy under scrutiny after defeat at Chepauk, Stephen Fleming admits, ‘not perfect science'
Chennai Super Kings endured a crushing five-wicket defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chepauk on April 25, their seventh loss in nine games and fourth straight home reverse, as they further cemented their bottom spot in the Indian Premier League standings. Head coach Stephen Fleming didn't mince words about what set CSK on this downward spiral: their auction strategy. 'It is hard to say we got it completely right with the performances that we have had,' Fleming said after watching his side's batting line-up falter once again. He added, 'Other teams have got better and that is the point of the auction. But we just haven't been able to get it right,' and conceded, 'It is also not perfect science. The auction is a very fluid beast… A couple of key injuries, just a bit of a lack of form. And we have just struggled really to nail a gameplan'. What looked like a bold rebuild at the IPL 2025 auction has backfired spectacularly for the 5-time champions. The franchise went all out to get their marquee signings — Rahul Tripathi ( ₹ 3.4 Cr), Deepak Hooda ( ₹ 1.7 Cr), Sam Curran ( ₹ 2.4 Cr) and R Ashwin ( ₹ 9.75 Cr) — but none have delivered so far in IPL 2025: Rahul Tripathi: 5 matches, 55 runs, average 11.00, strike rate 96.49 Deepak Hooda: 4 matches, 29 runs, average 7.25, strike rate 74.36 Sam Curran: 3 matches, 21 runs, average 7.00, strike rate 65.62 Ravichandran Ashwin: 7 matches, 5 wickets, economy 9.29, average around 52.00, best figures 2/48 CSK's collective failures were on full display against SRH at the MA Chidambaram Stadium as they suffered another batting collapse. The hosts were bundled out for 154 despite Dewald Brevis's fighting 42 after being put in to bat. Fellow strugglers SRH, who were 9th in the IPL standings prior to Friday's match, capitalised through Abhishek Sharma (44) and Kamindu Mendis (32*), as they easily knocked off 155/5 in 18.4 overs to seal the win. Fleming refused to shy away from accountability. 'So you take responsibility from the top down and then you just ask a little more of the players,' he said, acknowledging the need for urgent 'soul-searching' and admitting, 'It certainly starts with me at the top, 100%'. With four matches remaining, CSK's season seems all but over. Next up, Chennai will host Punjab Kings at Chepauk on Wednesday, April 30 — a fixture that now represents a must-win if CSK are to keep their playoff aspirations alive.
