IPL Auction 2020: Three Indian players who could be released by CSK

Chennai Super Kings had an impressive outing in IPL earlier this year, winning nine out of ir 14 league st matches. three-time winners, however, lost a thrilling final by just 1 run to Mumbai Indians to miss out on ir fourth IPL title. As we inch closer towards upcoming IPL Auction 2020 scheduled for December 19, we take a look at three possible Indian players who could be released by franchise.

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Three Indian players who could be released by Chennai Super Kings in IPL Auction 2020

Murali Vijay

Indian Test specialist Murali Vijay was roped in by CSK upon ir return from suspension in 2018. However, right-hander made a cut into playing XI in only three matches in IPL 2018 and 2019. batsman scored only 76 runs in his three outings at a low strike-rate of 107. Considering that he has t been utilised to his potential in recent editions, cricketer is likely to be released by franchise in IPL Auction 2020.

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Karn Sharma

Much like Murali Vijay, Karn Sharma was also under-utilised by CSK in last two seasons. 32-year old leg-spinner played only seven matches during this period, picking up just five wickets at an expensive ecomy rate. Initially brought in by franchise for ₹5 crores in 2018, cricketer is also one of likely candidates of Indian players to be released by CSK.

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Shardul Thakur

right-arm pacer was purchased for ₹2.6 crores by franchise in 2018. cricketer also played 23 matches since n and accounted for 24 wickets. In spite of his decent performances, Shardul Thakur can still be released by franchise in upcoming auction due to CSK’s existing pace-battery and ir over-reliance on spinners.

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