Pointers:
- Maximum squad size: 25
- Maximum overseas players: 8
- CSK and RR are making a return this season
- Auction was held on 27th and 28th January, 2018
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
- Making a comeback this season
- The secret to CSK’s success throughout their eight seasons in IPL was the presence of a strong Indian contingent, and they have gone back to trusting the same formula for their comeback.
- Their most expensive buy during the auction was Kedar Jadhav for Rs 7.8 crore. Jadhav is one of India’s best finishers and a handy part-time off-spinner.
- Super Kings spent lightly on overseas players. Dwayne Bravo and Shane Watson are two excellent inclusions for the price they were bought at. The ageing all-rounders still have a lot to offer in this format and will lend a lot of balance to the squad.
- Imran Tahir and Sam Billings were also bought for a bargain price of Rs 1 crore each. Lungi Ngidi, star of the recently-concluded Test series between India and South Africa, was also a steal for Rs 50 lakh.
- Return of Murali Vijay
- Harbhajan Singh to play his first season outside MI
Players bought at the Auction: Kedar Jadhav (INR 7.80 Crore), Dwayne Bravo (INR 6.40 Crore), Karn Sharma (INR 5.00 Crore), Shane Watson (INR 4.00 Crore), Shardul Thakur (INR 2.60 Crore), Ambati Rayudu (INR 2.20 Crore), Murali Vijay (INR 2.00 Crore), Harbhajan Singh (INR 2.00 Crore), Faf du Plessis (INR 1.60 Crore), Mark Wood (INR 1.50 Crore), Sam Billings (INR 1.00 Crore), Imran Tahir (INR 1.00 Crore), Deepak Chahar (INR 80 Lakhs), Mitchell Santner (INR 50 Lakhs), Lungisani Ngidi (INR 50 Lakhs), Asif K M (INR 40 Lakhs), N Jagadeesan (INR 20 Lakhs), Kanishk Seth (INR 20 Lakhs), Monu Singh (INR 20 Lakhs), Dhruv Shorey (INR 20 Lakhs), Kshitiz Sharma (INR 20 Lakhs), Chaitanya Bishnoi (INR 20 Lakhs)
