Published: Nov 14, 2025, 11:03 AM (IST)
Edited: Nov 14, 2025, 11:03 AM (IST)
The IPL 2026 auction approach of the Chennai Super Kings will be intriguing. The possibility of a trade-off between Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson and CSK veteran Ravindra Jadeja is a topic of much discussion. In the middle of this, three players were shortlisted by former CSK player Ravichandran Ashwin, who the five-time winners may pursue if they are available in the IPL 2026 auction pool.
“I know there is a lot of talk about Cameron Green to CSK, but I think they will target two players in particular. One is David Miller, if he is released, and the other is Mohammad Shami, who will probably be released. Another one could probably be Rahul Chahar,” R Ashwin said on his YouTube channel.
“This trade is wonderful for CSK and Samson in terms of brand identity, the opportunity to take over as captain, and being a top-order keeper-batter – so everything fits. But, given the state the team is in, what did they need? They needed a power hitter and a finisher. RCB are smiling in the corner because they have Tim David and Romario Shepherd for base prices. I think Dinesh Karthik and the rest of the support staff will be smiling,” R Ashwin said.
“PBKS also will not release anybody. People may say release Glenn Maxwell and all. A lot of fans of other teams want Maxwell to be released because they want Maxwell, since he is the X-Factor. It is unlikely that with Ricky Ponting at the helm, James Hopes as assistant coach, and having reached the finals, kyu release karenge bhai (Why will they release him, brother)?”
The possible departure of all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja from the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has disappointed former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin, who said the move is “very unlike CSK,” a team whose “identity was stability and trust in players.”
