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With the Indian T20 League mega auction right at the doorstep, all the teams will be ready with their strategies. While some teams have to completely re-build their squads, some teams like Chennai have some of their core players retained.
The defending champions are one of the most successful teams in the history of the tournament. They have won four titles in the tournament and have been a part of most finals in the tournament's history. They have some great names associated with them. Players like MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina have been their most important players, and have a legacy with the team.
From retained players to target players, here is everything you need to know about Chennai before the start of the mega auction.
Retained Players
Ravindra Jadeja for 16 crores, MS Dhoni for 12 crores, Moeen Ali for 8 crores, and Ruturaj Gaikwad for 6 crores.
Remaining purse
Chennai has already spent 42 crores from their purse of 90 crores to retain four players. They are now left with 48 crores available in their purse for the mega auction.
Who Chennai should target in the auction
Shreyas Iyer: There is a possibility of this being MS Dhoni's last season in the tournament. They will require someone who can lead them from next season. Shreyas Iyer can be that player for them. He also is a great batter in the middle-order who plays smart cricket.
Kagiso Rabada: Rabada is a player that many teams might target. Chennai can also target him since they did not retain any fast bowler in the team. He can be the leader of their bowling unit in a long run.
Who Chennai buyback in the auction
The list of players that Chennai can buy back is huge, but they would not go for everyone in the team from the previous season. They can target Faf du Plessis, Deepak Chahar, and Shardul Thakur who have been consistent with their performances.
Chennai's auction strategy
With a limited amount left in their purse, Chennai will have to be smart with who they target in the auction. They cannot go all out for one or two players, as they need to form a complete team.