The official IPL 2026 squad for CSK was finalized after the mini-auction, featuring a mix of retained stars and new signings. Ruturaj Gaikwad leads as captain, with MS Dhoni in a mentor role alongside wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson.
Full Player List
Here's the complete CSK squad compiled from auction results: MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Urvil Patel, Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis, Shreyas Gopal, Khaleel Ahmed, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Mukesh Choudhary, Jamie Overton, Gurjapneet Singh, Anshul Kamboj, Akeal Hosein, Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma, Matthew Short, Aman Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, Matt Henry, Rahul Chahar, Zakary Foulkes.
Key Retentions and Roles
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Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad (₹18 crore), Dewald Brevis (₹2.20 crore).
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Wicketkeepers: MS Dhoni (₹4 crore), Sanju Samson (₹18 crore, trade-in), Urvil Patel (₹30 lakh).
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All-rounders: Shivam Dube (₹12 crore), Jamie Overton (₹1.50 crore).
This balanced lineup emphasizes Indian core players with international firepower for the season ahead.
CSK's retention graphic highlights core players like Gaikwad and Dhoni, setting the foundation for their 2026 campaign.
