IPL: CSK release five players ahead of upcoming IPL 2020 auction; Check full list

The IPL 2020 auction is set to be held in Kolkata in December. Friday was the deadline for all IPL franchises to announce their list of released players in order to be given a fixed amount to spend at next month's auction. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have opted to release five players, including former purple cap winner - Mohit Sharma.

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Presenting Chennai Super Kings budget for the upcoming IPL 2020 auction

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IPL: The list of five players released by Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings have opted to release David Willey from their squad along with former India pacer Mohit Sharma. Willey played 3 matches in the 2018 season and picked up two wickets. He was not part of the squad last season for personal reasons. CSK have once again placed their faith on experience by retaining the likes of Shane Watson, Harbhajan Singh, Dwayne Bravo and Imran Tahir who were instrumental in their journey to the final last year.

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