3 players that CSK might retain in the IPL next season

3-time IPL winners CSK endured a brilliant outing in the IPL this year. CSK played a total of 7 matches in IPL 2021, winning 5 and losing only 2 matches. As per the mega auction rule, CSK can only retain 2 Indian players and 1 overseas player in the IPL next season. Quite a few players performed brilliantly for CSK in the IPL this year. That said, here are 3 players that CSK might retain in the IPL next season:

3. Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja is one of the most important players of the Chennai franchise. The Indian all-rounder proved his worth in IPL 2021 yet again. In 7 matches in IPL 2021, Jadeja racked up 131 runs in total, averaging a superb strike rate of 161.72. The CSK all-rounder was also splendid with the ball in the IPL this season. Jadeja scalped 6 wickets for CSK in IPL 2021, averaging a brilliant bowling economy of just 6.70. CSK fans will want to see more of Jadeja in the IPL next season.

2. Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ruturaj Gaikwad was a joy to watch in the IPL this year. The CSK opener took opposition bowlers to the cleaners in the IPL this season. In just 7 matches this season, Gaikwad smacked 196 runs for CSK. His best knock of 75 came against SRH in the 23rd match of IPL 2021. The youngster has immense potential to succeed as an opener for CSK in the future. Clearly, the Chennai franchise will try its best to retain Gaikwad for the IPL next season.

1. Sam Curran

Sam Curran is the most likely overseas player that will be retained by CSK in the IPL next season. The 23-year-old is considered to be the replacement for West Indian cricketer Dwayne Bravo in the CSK squad. In 7 matches in IPL 2021, Curran scalped an impressive 9 wickets in total. The England all-rounder also contributed with the bat, amassing 52 runs in 7 matches for CSK in IPL 2021. CSK will definitely try its best to retain Sam Curran for the IPL next season.

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