The Chennai super kings have been one of the most successful franchises in IPL history.
The IPL mega auction for 2022 is nearing and all the teams are trying to have the best possible retentions.
The defending champions CSK will look forward to carrying the same core into the next season too.
Going by the press statement of M S Dhoni and M Srinivasan ( owner of CSK ) the first automatic retention should be 'thala'M S Dhoni. The in-form Ravindra Jadeja and Ruturaj Gaikwad should be the next two names on the retention sheet.
CSK may part ways with veteran Suresh Raina owing to his present form and lack of competitive cricket.
As the last retention must be a foreigner!CSK may opt for one among Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Faf du Plessis or DJ Bravo.
Their all-around skills and his exposure to global T20 leagues should earn Moeen Ali the retention spot! Thanks to the slow n turning pitches of Chennai.
CSK may think of buying back players like Faf du Plessis and Dj Bravo from the auction pool.
If CSK doesn't sign Moeen Ali the next preference should go to young fast-bowling allrounder Sam Curran.
In a nutshell::
MS Dhoni , Ravindra jadeja, Ruturaj gaikwad , Moeen Ali/Sam curran.