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Top 5 players CSK might target in Mini Auction of IPL 2024
CSK are known to be a franchise that backs its players more than any other team in the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, for IPL 2024, it does not seem any different, as they are planning to back their players. Notably, apart from backing some old players, CSK are planning to add some new players to their squad.
The 5-time champions have released 8 players ahead of the mini-auction in which 2 big names are also there. We are talking about Ben Stokes and Ambati Rayudu, however, Stokes has opted himself out of IPL 2024 while Rayudu has taken retirement.
Check out here the top 5 players who might be targeted by CSK for IPL 2024.
5. Gerald Coetzee
Gerald Coetzee (Source – Twitter)
South Africa star cricketer Gerald Coetzee was one of the best performers in the ODI World Cup 2023. The South African pacer operated at good speeds throughout the tournament. In addition, he is young and can contribute with the bat as well. CSK might be looking for Coetzee, who can evolve into a big player.
4. Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc (Source – Twitter)
Australia’s left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc has not played a match in the IPL since 2015. However, the pacer is one of the best options available in the auctions. Notably, in the semifinal and the final of the ODI WC 2023, Starc picked 3 wickets each. Meanwhile, with a lot of purse at their disposal, CSK would not miss an opportunity to get one of the best left-arm pacers in the world at the moment.
3. Travis Head
Travis Head (Source – Twitter)
Australia’s top-order batter Travis Head has been in sensational form in the last 2 years. The Australian opener is aggressive with the bat and can bowl as well. Notably, Head was a Player of the Match in both the semifinal and final of the recently concluded ODI World Cup 2023. Moreover, CSK might be interested in his match-winning abilities.
2. Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra (Source – Twitter)
New Zealand star opener Rachin Ravindra was the best Emerging Player of the Tournament in the ODI World Cup 2023. With the bat, Rachin is aggressive. Notably, he can be useful with the ball as well. If used well, Rachin can be handy and provide a lot of options. In addition, with age on his side, Ravindra might have well impressed CSK.
1. Shardul Thakur
Shardul Thakur (Source – Twitter)
India‘sstar pacer Shardul Thakur is an ex-CSK player. From 2018 to 2021, Thakur was a part of CSK and played a key role in the team’s success in 2018 and 2021 respectively. Notably, the medium-pace bowling All-rounder has match-winning abilities with the bat and with the ball. In addition, Shardul has a great bond with CSK.
