Published 15:42 IST, December 4th 2019

IPL 2020 Auction: 5 top young cricketers from the South who are on CSK's radar

IPL 2020: Chennai Super Kings have ₹14.60 crore after releasing players and MS Dhoni might be looking to add a few players to their roster to bolster options

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is one of most successful teams in Indian Premier League (IPL). yellow brigade led by ir charismatic skipper MS Dhoni has once again retained ir core as expected. Ahead of 2020 Auction in Kolkata, CSK released five players that included Sam Billings and David Willey from England, India’s Mohit Sharma and two uncapped players in Dhruv Shorey and Chaitanya Bishi. Chennai Super Kings have ₹14.60 cr available and MS Dhoni might be looking to add a few players to ir roster. Below are players who can land mselves a lucrative contract with 3-time champions.

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IPL 2020: Players who are favourites to be picked by CSK

Baba Aparajith 

Tamil Nadu batsman has already been part of Chennai Super Kings in 2014 and n with Rising Pune Supergiants in 2016. But Dhoni’s policy of t tinkering with line-up meant Aparajith spent more time on sidelines. 25-year-old has had an impressive TNPL 2019 with Kanchi Veerans, for whom he scored 242 runs at an aver of 40 including two scores in excess of 50. Teams looking for a reliable batsman in middle-order can bid for this him.

Also Read: IPL Auction 2020: Three Indian Players Who Could Be Released By CSK

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Shahrukh Khan 

In case you are wondering, he is t a Hindi film actor but a 24-year-old Tamil Nadu youngster who has been on rise since  last year or so. He has had an excellent TNPL (Tamil Nadu Premier League) and has been very good in Vijay Hazare Trophy. Shahrukh is kwn for clearing boundary line with ease. In fact, in 2018, he was third on list of most sixes in TNPL. On domestic circuit, he has been scoring runs consistently and also plays role of a finisher for Tamil Nadu. youngster might be one of most attractive uncapped players in upcoming auctions.

Also Read: IPL Auction 2020: 3 Teams Who Should Cash In On Ex-CSK Pacer Mohit Sharma

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Ganesan Periyaswamy 

Periyasamy had a memorable debut season with Chepauk Super Gillies in Tamil Nadu Premier League 2019 (TNPL). He was leading wicket-taker of 2019 season with 21 wickets in 9 innings at an impressive aver of 10.48. pace bowler, who has a Malinga-like bowling action, is also kwn to keep his composure in a pressure situation, which could be a great asset for CSK.

franchise could replace Mohit Sharma with Periyasamy. Mohit hasn’t been in great form and leaked plenty of runs.  refore, CSK could be justified in releasing Mohit especially if y can successfully obtain services of this 25-year-old. CSK fans would also be willing to support local boy.

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R Sai Kishore 

23-year-old from Tamil Nadu collected 20 wickets in 12 matches in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy this season. youngster also relished a successful TNPL season, picking 7 from 7 matches at a remarkable ecomy rate of only 5.82. His height also works to his advant and his long fingers can spin ball nicely. lanky spinner is definitely a good option for franchises looking to fill spinner’s slot in ir teams.

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Praveen Dubey

He has been a part of IPL side Royal Challengers Bangalore, but did t feature in a single game during his stint with side. His performance in KPL 2019 was impressive. Playing for Hubli Tigers, he helped his team lift trophy this season with his solid all-round contribution. Praveen batted higher up order, scoring 237 runs at a healthy aver of 39.50. His tally included a half-century and 8 huge sixers. Apart from this, he was also decent with ball as he picked up 4 wickets with his wily leg-spin. He stands a good chance of landing an IPL 2020 contract and perhaps more game time.

20:15 IST, December 3rd 2019