IPL 2025: 3 CSK Players who deserve a better team in IPL 2026

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK), one of the IPL's most successful teams for a long time, are well known for their dedication to their players and steady roster. However, in recent seasons, several talented individuals have not received the roles or chances they truly deserve.

As the 2026 season approaches, a few CSK players might benefit from a change of scenery to showcase their skills and further their careers.

Here are 3 CSK Players who deserve a better team in IPL 2026:

1. Ayush Mhatre

Even though everyone believes that Ayush Mhatre is the CSK team's future, the 17-year-old might gain by playing for other IPL teams.  As a replacement player in the 2025 Indian Premier League, Ayush Mhatre, the captain of the India U19 team, demonstrated true batting ability.  His strike rate of 188.97 was startling, and his 94-run knock was magnificent.

Nevertheless, CSK lacks a culture that fosters the development of young players.  They have depended on seasoned players who know what to do; therefore, Mhatre's development would suffer if he stayed with CSK.  Since they can adequately train him and need talented Indian openers, RCB, DC, or KKR should select him.

2. Dewald Brevis

Dewald Brevis helped CSK salvage some dignity during their dismal IPL 2025 campaign. With a strike rate of 180, he scored 225 runs for CSK in 6 games.  Although he never had a steady run, he fulfilled the promise he had shown while playing for MI in the IPL 2022 and 2024.

RCB is the ideal team to develop Brevis into a finisher in the style of AB de Villiers.  CSK has never had a finisher like that before, and they don't know of any former cricket player with the kind of talent that could assist Brevis reach his full potential.

3. Ruturaj Gaikwad

The captain of the CSK team, Ruturaj Gaikwad, is one of the few young players whom the five-time champions have successfully cultivated.  Due to an injury, Gaikwad missed most of the 2025 Indian Premier League and has been sidelined for the Indian team's chances.

Despite the fact that many believe Gaikwad is at home at CSK, he will always be compared to MS Dhoni while wearing the yellow shirt.  The Maharashtra batsman needs to join a new IPL side where he can develop into his own person and establish himself as the opener and captain, which are the ideal positions for him to bat.

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