Chennai Super Kings (CSK) can buy Ravichandran Ashwin in the IPL-2025 mega auction. He was released by Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the recently released retention list. Off-spinner Ashwin, who played for Chennai till 2015, may return home. The team has retained captain Rituraj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dubey, Mathish Pathirana and MS Dhoni (uncapped) all for 65 crores. The team has Rs 55 crore left in the purse. Chennai will bid on Ashwin
According to a TOI report, Chennai’s wishlist includes Rishabh Pant and off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. 38-year-old Ashwin played IPL for the franchise for 6 years. He made his debut for CSK in 2009. After which he has played for Rising Pune Supergiants, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals. About 2 months ago, Ashwin had expressed his desire to play for Chennai again. Fight between Chennai and Punjab for Pant Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has not been retained by Delhi Capitals. In such a situation, many teams can go after Pant. Because Chennai has 55 crores left and they have to include more players in the team, so they cannot bid more than 25 crores. Apart from this, Punjab, Lucknow and Bangalore can include Rishabh in their team. Right-to-Match card for Devon Conway Chennai can use the Right-to-Match card for the Kiwi opener. In 2023, Conway scored 672 runs in 16 matches for Chennai at an average of 52. What is the Right to Match card Teams can use the Right to Match i.e. RTM card in the auction. For example, suppose Rohit Sharma was not retained by Mumbai Indians. His name came in the auction and he was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 10 crore. Now if Mumbai wants, they can use the RTM card and keep Rohit with them for Rs 10 crore. All the teams will have the RTM card.
