As five-time champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head into IPL 2024, they are eyeing another title under the leadership of MS Dhoni. The iconic captain, who has already led CSK to five titles, is determined to establish CSK as the unparalleled greatest team in IPL history. Currently, CSK is tied with Mumbai Indians (MI), each having secured the title five times.
CSK boasts a formidable lineup, featuring top-tier players such as Dhoni, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, and Mitchell Santner. The team has strategically retained these players, considering how to leverage their strengths in the home conditions effectively.
Meanwhile, New Zealand's star batter Daryl Mitchell attracted a golden deal from CSK as he was sold for Rs 14 crore in the IPL 2024 auction. He also became the second expensive New Zealand player after Kyle Jamieson in the history of IPL auction. They didn't stop there and went on to by another Kiwi player and ODI World Cup hero Rachin Ravindra for Rs 1.8 crore.
CSK's Big Buys:
- Daryl Mitchell: Rs 14 crore
- Sameer Rizvi: 8.40 crore
- Shardul Thakur: Rs 4 crore
- Mustafizur Rahman: Rs 2 crore
- Rachin Ravindra: Rs 1.8 crore
- Avanish Rao Aravelly: Rs 20 lakh
CSK's Journey
Title- 5 (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023)
Runners Up- 5 (2008, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2019)
Most Runs- Suresh Raina (5529)
Most Wickets - 154
CSK Full Squad
Retained Players: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (C & WK), Ajinkya Rahane, Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Mukesh Choudhary, Mitchell Santner, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Simarjeet Singh, Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande, Prashant Solanki, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Ajay Mandal.
Players bought in auction: Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman, Avanish Rao Aravelly.
CSK's Team Management
Captain: Mahendra Singh Dhoni
CEO: Kasi Viswanathan
Team Manager: R Russell
Head Coach: Stephen Fleming
Batting Coach: Michael Hussey
Bowling Coach: Dwayne Bravo
Fielding Coach: Rajiv Kumar
Physio: Tommy Simsek
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