Chennai Super Kings is out of the race for the playoffs in IPL 2026 after losing its third consecutive match. This is the third consecutive time that 5-time champion CSK could not qualify for the playoffs. Chennai, which is going through its worst phase, would like to make many changes next year. In such a situation, there are many players for whom it is believed that Chennai will release them.

There will be a mega auction before IPL 2027, in which the number of players to be retained for all the franchises is fixed. In such a situation, Chennai can release many players who do not or will not fit into their plan. At the same time, many can be separated because the team will give priority to other players before them.

Sarfaraz Khan

Sarfaraz Khan was bought by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 75 lakh. This season, he got to play 8 matches, in which he scored a total of 161 runs in 7 innings. Chennai is unlikely to retain Sarfaraz before the mega auction, although his price is low but still the team may release him.

Khalil Ahmed

Khalil Ahmed could not make an impact, he was ineffective in the initial matches and then could not play due to injury. He took only 2 wickets in 5 matches. Chennai’s bowling was not good this time. Chennai is unlikely to retain Khaleel before the mega auction, the team can release him.

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Prashant Veer

Prashant was bought by Chennai Super Kings with a record bid (Rs 14 crore 20 lakh), but he could not leave any mark. He played 6 matches and was given bowling in only one match, in which he gave 25 runs in 2 overs and did not take any wicket. It seemed that Prashant was not able to fit into his plan. Before the mega auction, franchises can retain only a certain number of players, in such a situation Chennai might release Prashant Veer and want to increase their purse.

Mukesh Chaudhary

29-year-old fast bowler Mukesh Chaudhary has been playing for Chennai Super Kings since 2022, this year he took only 8 wickets in 8 matches. His economy was 8.89, but perhaps Chennai should now look for new players. Although Mukesh has great talent, he has been an important player of this team but he may not be among those players whom Chennai would want to retain before the mega auction.

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spencer johnson

Chennai Super Kings also would not like to retain Australian bowler Spencer Johnson. Johnson took 2 wickets in 3 matches played this year. Johnson was included by Chennai as a replacement in the middle of the season, his price is Rs 1.5 crore. Chennai can release him before the mega auction for the next edition.