Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings released a staggering 11 players, the most among the 10 franchises and will head into the auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. With the second-biggest purse of Rs 43.4 crore after Kolkata Knight Riders (Rs 64.3 crore), CSK will look to add new faces in the auction, scheduled to be held on December 16. CSK announced the list of retained and released players on Saturday ahead of the 19th edition of the cash-rich league. The most prominent overseas departures include Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Matheesha Pathirana and Sam Curran.

CSK's Retentions Ahead of IPL 2026 Auction

OUR LIONS WHO WILL CARRY THE PRIDE.🩁

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— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) November 15, 20

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