3 players CSK shouldn’t have released ahead of IPL 2024 auction

CSK is known for backing its players. No matter how bad their players perform, CSK has a history of backing its players. However, in return, CSK has got rewards from such players in the past. But when such a franchise does not back some of its players, there would be some reasons. For instance, Ben Stokes occupied a lot of purses without being of any use for them in IPL 2023. Even without him, CSK played very well.

Notably, England Test skipper Ben Stokes occupied a lot of purses and was not even fit to play for most of the season. Ahead of IPL 2024, CSK released him and many other young players. While many of the releases made sense, some players should have not been released by CSK. However, they could have contributed well to the franchise if provided backing. Meanwhile, here are five such players CSK should not have released.

The stylish right-handed batter had a very good season with the bat in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. In addition, he scored 265 runs at a strike rate of 148.04, at a batting average of 44.16. However, despite his exploits, the 26-year-old did not get to play much in the Playing XI. Senapati was mostly used as an impact player by CSK.

The South African pacer can bat and bowl. Notably, his main role is to bowl in the middle overs. In the SA T20 league, Magala has shown his ability to bowl at the death as well. However, in powerplays, he can claim wickets with his seam bowling. In addition, Magala can bat a bit lower down the order. But CSK did not back him after the injury he sustained in the season.

The left-arm pacer is of 21 years old and impressed everyone with his bowling in the under-19 World Cup 2020. With age on his side, Akash could have been trusted to perform well in future. Notably, the youngster showed glimpses of his abilities when he bowled a brilliant spell against RCB in the IPL 2023, where he claimed the big wicket of Virat Kohli.