5 players CSK could retain ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction
2. Ravindra Jadeja
The veteran all-rounder who has been one of the cornerstones of CSK’s set-up for many years will continue to be a match-winner with both bat and ball in the next season as well. He hit the winning runs in the form of four runs in the IPL 2023 final against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad.
CSK will retain the three-dimensional asset without the shadow of a doubt. He has often ticked the boxes in the areas of batting, bowling and fielding. Jadeja scored 2959 runs in 240 appearances including 3 fifties. On the contrary, he took as many as 160 wickets including 3 four-wicket hauls and 1 fifer.
3. Shivam Dube
Shivam Dube carved out a reputation for himself as an incredible power-hitter for Chennai Super Kings in the last couple of seasons. The all-rounder has been really impressive by providing the much-needed lower-order firepower, while also providing some help with the ball for a few overs when called upon.
CSK will look to retain him for the long term without hesitation. In fact, CSK have the option to release him and use the Right to Match (RTM) option to potentially reacquire him during the auction. Dube scored 1502 runs at a strike rate of 146.7 including 9 fifties and took 5 wickets to his name.