CSK added nine all-rounders to their squad during IPL 2025 auction [Source: @HustlerCSK, @mufaddal_vohra/x.com]
The IPL 2025 mega auction was absolutely brilliant for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The Men in Yellow, known for their smart planning and excellent investments, splashed ₹54.95 crore to fill their squad with seasoned players and budding younsters.
Their focus? All-rounders. CSK has always believed in players who can do a bit of everything, and this year’s auction was no exception. They retained star all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja for ₹18 crore and Shivam Dube for ₹12 crore but bolstered their squad further by adding several more versatile players.
Here’s a closer look at the all-rounders CSK snagged at the auction. It’s an exciting bunch that screams depth, balance, and plenty of fireworks.
Name | Nation | Price |
---|---|---|
Rachin Ravindra | New Zealand | ₹4 Cr |
Ravichandran Ashwin | India | ₹9.75 Cr |
Sam Curran | England | ₹2.4 Cr |
Vijay Shankar | India | ₹1.2 Cr |
Anshul Kamboj | India | ₹3.4 Cr |
Deepak Hooda | India | ₹1.7 Cr |
Jamie Overton | England | ₹1.5 Cr |
Kamlesh Nagarkoti | India | ₹30 Lakh |
Ramakrishna Ghosh | India | ₹30 Lakh |
Rachin Ravindra – IPL 2025 Price: ₹4 Cr
The Kiwi sensation is back in Yellow, and CSK couldn’t be happier to get him for just ₹4 crore. Rachin is a dynamite package: a handy batter, an effective bowler, and a gun fielder.
His stats from last season say it all: 222 runs in 10 games at a strike rate of 160. Rachin opened the innings last year for CSK, and while he might start as backup for Devon Conway, his all-round ability gives the team plenty of options.
Ravichandran Ashwin – IPL 2025 Price: ₹9.75 Cr
Talk about a homecoming! Ravichandran Ashwin is back where it all began for him. CSK shelled out a whopping ₹9.75 crore to bring back the veteran, who has 212 IPL matches under his belt with 180 wickets at a stunning economy rate of just over 7.
On Chepauk’s spin-friendly tracks, Ashwin will be a game-changer. And not to forget his bat, he’s scored 800 IPL runs, including a fifty. His experience and cricketing IQ are worth every penny.
Sam Curran – IPL 2025 Price: ₹2.4 Cr
Sam Curran at ₹2.4 crore is a steal. The left-arm all-rounder was a fan favourite during his earlier stint with CSK, and now he’s back to work his magic.
Curran has scored 883 runs in 59 IPL matches at a strike rate of 136 and picked up 58 wickets with a best of 4/11. Whether it’s opening the bowling or smashing sixes at the death, Curran’s versatility makes him invaluable.
Vijay Shankar – IPL 2025 Price: ₹1.2 Cr
The local lad is all set to dazzle in Chepauk. Vijay Shankar might not have had a stellar IPL career, but his numbers aren’t too shabby: 1,115 runs in 72 matches with six fifties and nine wickets to his name.
He knows the Chennai conditions like the back of his hand, and his ability to bowl a few overs and hit big when needed makes him a solid addition.
Anshul Kamboj – IPL 2025 Price: ₹3.4 Cr
Anshul Kamboj is one for the future. A pace-bowling all-rounder who can whack the ball a long way, he caught CSK’s eye with his domestic performances.
Though he only played two matches last year for MI, Kamboj has the potential to be CSK’s X-factor. His stats might not sparkle yet, but under CSK’s guidance, the sky’s the limit.
Deepak Hooda – IPL 2025 Price: ₹1.7 Cr
Hooda’s experience is what CSK is banking on. With 1,465 runs in 118 IPL matches and the ability to bowl useful overs, Hooda is the kind of player who can turn a game on its head. While his average of 18 doesn’t stand out, his ability to hit big and bowl economical spells makes him a handy pick.
Jamie Overton – IPL 2025 Price: ₹1.5 Cr
Jamie Overton’s swing bowling and lower-order hitting could be the perfect fit for CSK. His T20 stats: 1833 runs and 274 wickets in 148 games speak volumes about his all-round capabilities. He’s the kind of player who can deliver those clutch performances that win you titles.
Kamlesh Nagarkoti – IPL 2025 Price: ₹30 Lakh
Nagarkoti has had a rough run with injuries, but CSK sees potential. The young pacer’s stats: 5 wickets in 12 IPL matches — don’t tell the whole story. If he can stay fit, he could be a revelation under CSK’s nurturing setup.
Ramakrishna Ghosh – IPL 2025 Price: ₹30 Lakh
Ghosh might not be a household name yet, but he’s been tearing it up in domestic cricket. The Maharashtra all-rounder snagged 23 wickets and scored 231 runs in 18 games in 2024.
He’s a powerplay specialist with the ball and an explosive hitter in the lower order. At just ₹30 lakh, he could be the find of the season.