Will Rishabh Pant Join Chennai Super Kings? CSK CEO Responds

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

• CSK’s CEO responded to rumors of Rishabh Pant joining the team in the IPL 2025 auction.
• Chennai Super Kings decided to retain key players with input from Gaikwad, Dhoni, and the coach.
• Retained players include Gaikwad, Jadeja, Pathirana, Dube, and Dhoni.
• CSK will enter the auction with a limited budget of 55 crore, lower than other teams.
• Pant is one of the Indian players in high demand, with a base price of 2 crore.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

CSK CEO’s Response on Rishabh Pant

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan addressed rumors about signing Rishabh Pant in the upcoming IPL 2025 auction. He clarified that discussions regarding new player additions were held with captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, MS Dhoni, and coach Stephen Fleming. The team aimed to retain players who contributed significantly in the previous seasons.

Players Retained by CSK

For IPL 2025, CSK retained Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Matheesha Pathirana, Shivam Dube, and MS Dhoni as an ‘uncapped’ player. Viswanathan emphasized that the retained players were chosen for their role in stabilizing the team in recent years.

Auction Budget and Challenges

CSK will enter the IPL 2025 auction with a budget of 55 crore, lower than other teams. Viswanathan acknowledged the challenge this poses, as they may struggle to compete for the top Indian players. However, CSK intends to pursue quality players within its means.

Rishabh Pant and Other Indian Players

Rishabh Pant, with a base price of 2 crore, is expected to be in high demand. Other Indian players like Khaleel Ahmed, Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Deepak Chahar are also available at a similar base price.

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