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CSK IPL 2026: Full List of Retained, Released, and Traded Players: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had a disappointing IPL 2025 season, finishing at the bottom of the points table. This poor performance has forced the franchise to completely overhaul its squad structure ahead of the upcoming edition completely. The mini-auction will provide CSK with a great opportunity to rebuild its strong core team.
CSK's biggest changes: Trade of Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran
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The biggest news of this off-season has been the departure of two key all-rounders who have been with the team for a long time. Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran have been traded to Rajasthan Royals (RR).
Chennai Super Kings 2026 Trade Summary
| Player | Trade From | Trade To | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravindra Jadeja | Chennai Super Kings | Rajasthan Royals | Rs. 14 crore |
| Sam Curran | Chennai Super Kings | Rajasthan Royals | Rs. 2.4 crore |
| Sanju Samson | Rajasthan Royals | Chennai Super Kings | Rs 18 crore |
Also Read: List of KKR retained and released players ahead of IPL 2026 auction
Towards New Leadership: Sanju Samson Arrives
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In a major strategic move, CSK has signed wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson from Rajasthan Royals. Samson joins Chennai at his current fee of Rs 18 crore, making it the most expensive and biggest trade in CSK's history. He will be considered a key figure in the team's future leadership plans after MS Dhoni.
CSK focuses on continuity and experience. The team has retained some of its key players, including MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), and Shivam Dube.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) 2026 Retained Players List
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain) | Batsman |
| Ayush Mhatre | Batsman |
| Dewald Brevis | Batsman |
| MS Dhoni | Wicketkeeper-batsman |
| Urvil Patel | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| Shivam Dubey | All-rounder |
| Jamie Overton | All-rounder |
| Ramkrishna Ghosh | All-rounder |
| Noor Ahmed | Bowler |
| Khalil Ahmed | Bowler |
| Anshul Kamboj | Bowler |
| Gurjanpreet Singh | Bowler |
| Nathan Ellis | Bowler |
| Shreyas Gopal | Bowler |
| Mukesh Choudhary | Bowler |
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The management has kept the release list quite large. Key international stars like Devon Conway and Mathisha Pathirana have been sent back to the auction pool.
Also Read: MI retained and released players ahead of IPL 2026 auction: The Official List
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) 2026 Released Players List
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Ravindra Jadeja | All-rounder |
| Sam Curran | All-rounder |
| Devon Conway | Batsman |
| Rachin Ravindra | All-rounder |
| Rahul Tripathi | Batsman |
| Lineage Bedi | Batsman |
| C Andre Siddharth | Batsman |
| Deepak Hooda | All-rounder |
| Vijay Shankar | All-rounder |
| Sheikh Rashid | All-rounder |
| Kamlesh Nagarkoti | Bowler |
| Mathisha Pathirana | Bowler |
| Ravichandran Ashwin (retired) | Bowler |
CSK Remaining Purse Balance
CSK now has a large purse balance for the IPL 2026 auction. This amount allows CSK to fill gaps in their squad and acquire some high-profile players in the mini-auction. Purse Balance: ₹43.4 crore
Also Read: SRH IPL 2026: Full List of Retained, Released, and Traded Players
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