The five-time champion Chennai Super Kings (CSK) endured a tough campaign in IPL 2025, finishing at the bottom of the points table with just four wins. Moreover, their campaign was also hit by the injury of skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, who missed half the season due to a fractured elbow. MS Dhoni took charge again but could not change the fortunes of the five-time champion in 2025.
Ahead of IPL 2026, the franchise is looking to revamp its squad and return to its winning ways. As part of this rebuilding process, CSK may consider swapping some players with other teams before the auction. Here, let’s take a look at three players the franchise could target for trades.
Here are 3 players CSK could trade before the IPL 2026 auction
Devon Conway
CSK opener Devon Conway could be one of the first to be traded. The left-handed batsman scored just 156 runs in six innings with a modest strike rate despite being bought for INR 6.25 crore at the mega auction. His inability to consistently provide quick starts at the top saw CSK often struggle with run rate in crucial matches.
To strengthen the top position, the franchise could look for a more aggressive overseas opener who is capable of giving a strong start from the outset and maintaining the momentum. With Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Brevis doing a fantastic job for the franchise in the few opportunities they got last season, the franchise could turn its head away from the New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman.
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