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CSK likely to release key players after disappointing IPL 2027 finish

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 2:59 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

CSK likely to release key players after disappointing IPL 2027 finish
Summary

Chennai Super Kings are expected to make significant squad changes following their eighth-place finish in IPL 2027 under Ruturaj Gaikwad. CSK failed to qualify for the playoffs for the third consecutive season, prompting discussions about potential releases ahead of the upcoming mini-auction. The team is likely to part with players such as Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Rahul Chahar, and Zak Foulkes, who underperformed during the season. Releasing these players could free up significant funds for CSK to rebuild.

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Status Watch
  • •CSK finished eighth in IPL 2027, missing playoffs for third time.
  • •Kartik Sharma scored 295 runs in 11 matches this season.
  • •Prashant Veer played only six matches, scoring 90 runs.
  • •Rahul Chahar featured in just one game, conceding 46 runs.
  • •Zak Foulkes did not play due to an ankle injury.
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  • 2:59 PMYahoo Sports — IPL 2027 mini-auction: Which players should CSK release after eighth-place finish under Ruturaj Gaikwad?
What they're saying
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Chennai Super Kings could go through some major changes in their squad ahead of the IPL 2027 season.

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