'Gaikwad, Conway, Mitchell...': MS Dhoni-led CSK's best playing XI for IPL 2024 after auctions

The Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai hosted the IPL 2024 Auction on Tuesday, where the five-time champion Chennai Super Kings made some calculated purchases to defend their title. New Zealand’s World Cup heroes, Daryl Mitchell and Rachin Ravindra, are two of the notable arrivals in the Tamil Nadu-based team. The team captained by the former Indian cricket team captain, MS Dhoni also signed India all-rounder Shardul Thakur, who cost Rs. 4 crore, and explosive Uttar Pradesh batsman Sameer Rizvi, 20, who had been bidden an astounding Rs. 8.40 crore. CSK has a lot of all-rounders on their roster, which suggests that they have covered every angle of the game. Their batting order is also rather deep. Deepak Chahar might be added as late as No. 10, which would further strengthen the team.

3 things you need to know 

• CSK won the IPL 2023 after beating Gujarat Titans in the final 
• Chennai Super Kings have a total spending  of ₹30,40,00,000
• CSK’s funds left after Tuesday are  ₹1,00,00,000

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What players did CSK buy in the IPL 2024 auction?

Rachin Ravindra (Rs. 1.8 crore), Shardul Thakur (Rs. 4 crore), Daryl Mitchell (Rs. 14 crore), Sameer Rizvi (Rs. 8.40 crore), Mustafizur Rahman (Rs. 2 crore), Avanish Rao Aravelly (Rs. 20 lakh).

CSK’s Best XI after IPL 2024 Auction 

•  Devon Conway
•  Ruturaj Gaikwad
• Ajinkya Rahane
•  Daryl Mitchell
•  Moeen Ali
•  Shivam Dube
•  MS Dhoni (c) (wk)
•  Ravindra Jadeja
•  Shardul Thakur
•  Deepak Chahar
•  Matheesha Pathirana/Mustafizur Rahman

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What is CSK’s squad for the IPL 2024?

Wicketkeepers: MS Dhoni, Devon Conway (NZ), Avanish Rao Aravelly.

Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shaik Rasheed, Ajinkya Rahane, Sameer Rizvi.

All-rounders: Moeen Ali (ENG), Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner (NZ), Ajay Mandal, Nishant Sindhu, Rachin Ravindra (NZ), Daryl Mitchell (NZ), Shardul Thakur.

Bowlers: Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Matheesha Pathirana (SL), Simarjeet Singh, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana (SL), Mustafizur Rahman (BAN), Mukesh Choudhary.