Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Full Squad For IPL 2023

The 4-time champions Chennai Super Kings will look forward to add another title in their kitty this season with this squad.

The Indian Premier League 2023 will see defending champions Gujarat Titans make a bid to win their second title after clinching the coveted crown in their debut last season. The tournament is slated to begin on 31st March with the defending champions taking on Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings in the season opener.

With the biggest franchise tournament a matter of days away, four-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings will look to win their fifth title and level the record with arch-rivals Mumbai Indians. The Super Kings have been one of the most consistent sides in the history of the tournament and will be looking to give an apt farewell to their skipper MS Dhoni, who is likely to play his last IPL this season.

Chennai Super Kings boast of a great squad, with the side making some solid additions in the IPL Auction 2023. The Yellow Army is surely the side to beat in the tournament and are one of the top contenders to win the title this season with the addition of some big names to their ranks.

English red-ball skipper Ben Stokes was roped by the franchise for a whopping price of ₹ 16.25 crores. Stokes is one of the most decorated players in the limited overs format and his partnership alongside Ravindra Jadeja and Moeen Ali could be a lethal combination for the Super Kings this season.

The team have a great mix of youth and experience in their ranks and with the return of Deepak Chahar for the tournament, the Yellow Army have received a massive boost when it comes to their bowling department, which was one of their biggest concerns last season.

Chennai Super Kings Captain: Mahendra Singh Dhoni

“Captain Cool” MS Dhoni has been one of the biggest reasons behind CSK’s success since the inaugural edition of the IPL back in 2008. The former Indian skipper has led CSK to 11 playoffs in the past 15 editions of the tournament, making them the franchise with the most playoffs appearances in IPL history.

While MS Dhoni’s contributions with the bat have dwindled over the years, fans have always been optimistic about their superstar and his ability to lead the team. However, with growing age, this could be Dhoni’s last year representing CSK’s colours as an active player. Thus, the team will be looking to end things on a high and win their fifth title to give their skipper the best possible farewell.

Chennai Super Kings: Indian Players

CSK boasts of a good mix of national and domestic superstars. With the likes of MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Deepak Chahar in their ranks, CSK have no shortage when it comes to Indian superstars. 

The side have great strength on their bench with names such as Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Prashant Solanki and Nishant Sindhu who can easily provide cover when needed in case of injuries. With the perfect mix of youth and experience, one can easily rate CSK’s Indian strength amongst the top teams in the tournament.

Indian Players Retained: MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu, Subhranshu Senapati, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Tushar Deshpande, Mukesh Chowdhary (Now ruled out), Simarjeet Singh, Deepak Chahar, Prashant Solanki, 

Indian Players Purchased: Bhagath Varma (Rs 20 lakh), Ajay Mandal (Rs 20 lakh), Nishant Sindhu (Rs 60 lakh), Shaik Rasheed (Rs 20 lakh), Ajinkya Rahane (Rs 50 lakh)

Chennai Super Kings: Overseas Players

With just two overseas slots left leading into the IPL Auction 2023, Chennai Super Kings did not have a lot of options. However, the franchise surprised everyone when they managed to acquire English skipper Ben Stokes as their premier signing for the season. Stokes is known for being a quality player in limited-overs cricket and adding him with the likes of Devon Conway, Moeen Ali, and Dwaine Pretorius gives Chennai a lot of options.

Overseas Players Retained: Devon Conway, Moeen Ali, Dwaine Pretorius, Mitchell Santner, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana

Overseas Players Purchased: Ben Stokes (Rs 16.25 crore), Kyle Jamieson (Rs 1 crore) (Now ruled out)

Chennai Super Kings: Full Squad

MS Dhoni (c), Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu, Subhranshu Senapati, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Dwaine Pretorius, Mitchell Santner, Ravindra Jadeja, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Singh, Matheesha Pathirana, Simarjeet Singh, Deepak Chahar, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Ajinkya Rahane, Ben Stokes, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Sisanda Magala, Ajay Mandal, Bhagath Varma.

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