Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are very tactical during the auctions. They take time to get going, but they manage to scout some really talented players. And that is exactly what they did this time as well, as they bagged the services of England all-rounder Ben Stokes for a whopping INR 16.25 crore. It was one of CSK’s best purchases as they strengthened their squad in a brilliant manner.
While everyone thought they would go for Sam Curran to get him back into their side, it came as a surprise when CSK went all in for Stokes. CSK entered the auction with a purse of INR 20.45 crore and seven slots to fill, including two overseas slots. At the IPL 2023 auction, CSK made some surprising purchases and went all in for Stokes.
5.MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni is an Indian cricketer who plays for the Chennai franchise in the Indian Premier League. MS Dhoni was born on Jul 07, 1981; and as of 2023, he is 42 years old. MS Dhoni is a wicket keeper from Ranchi and bats right handed. He made his IPL debut in 2008.
MS Dhoni has played 241 matches to date in his IPL career and has scored 5039 runs, with an average of 39.37. He has also slammed 24 half-centuries, with his highest IPL score being 84* runs. MS Dhoni has hit 348 fours and 235 sixes in his IPL career.
4. Devon Conway
Devon Conway is an New Zealand cricketer who plays for the Chennai franchise in the Indian Premier League. Devon Conway was born on Jul 08, 1991; and as of 2023, he is 32 years old. Devon Conway is a batter from Johannesburg, Gauteng and bats left handed. He made his IPL debut in 2022.
Devon Conway has played 14 matches to date in his IPL career and has scored 566 runs, with an average of 47.17. He has also slammed 7 half-centuries, with his highest IPL score being 87 runs. Devon Conway has hit 55 fours and 24 sixes in his IPL career.
3. Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad is an Indian cricketer who plays for the Chennai franchise in the Indian Premier League. Ruturaj Gaikwad was born on Jan 31, 1997; and as of 2023, he is 26 years old. Ruturaj Gaikwad is a batter from Pune and bats right handed. He made his IPL debut in 2020.
Ruturaj Gaikwad has played 43 matches to date in his IPL career and has scored 1477 runs, with an average of 38.87. He has also slammed 1 century and 12 half-centuries, with his highest IPL score being 101* runs. Ruturaj Gaikwad has hit 127 fours and 60 sixes in his IPL career.
2. Ambati Rayudu
Ambati Rayudu is an Indian cricketer who plays for the Chennai franchise in the Indian Premier League. Ambati Rayudu was born on Sep 23, 1985; and as of 2023, he is 38 years old. Ambati Rayudu is a batsman from Guntur, Andhra Pradesh and bats right handed. He made his IPL debut in 2010.
Ambati Rayudu has played 195 matches to date in his IPL career and has scored 4273 runs, with an average of 28.87. He has also slammed 1 century and 22 half-centuries, with his highest IPL score being 100* runs. Ambati Rayudu has hit 356 fours and 168 sixes in his IPL career.
1. Subhranshu Senapati
About. Subhranshu Senapati hails from Odisha and was bought by CSK for his base price of INR 20 lakhs at the 2022 edition of the league. Subhranshu is known to be a sweet timer of the ball and leads Odisha in two formats. He was also the leading run-scorer for his side in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2021-22.