CSK Squad 2025 : List of New and Retained Players, IPl 2025

The Chennai Super Kings enter IPL 2025 with a strong, well-balanced squad blending seasoned veterans and exciting young talent. Retained stalwarts include Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Matheesha Pathirana, and the evergreen MS Dhoni — players who bring leadership, experience, and consistency.In the auction, CSK added depth with several shrewd buys: Ravichandran Ashwin returns, providing guile in spin; Noor Ahmad joins as a wrist-spinner; pace options are bolstered with Khaleel Ahmed, Nathan Ellis, Jamie Overton, and Anshul Kamboj.Batting reinforcement came through Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Rachin Ravindra, Deepak Hooda, and young domestic talents.Under captain Gaikwad (with Dhoni expected to guide both on and off the field), CSK aim for balance: aggressive batting upfront, spin potency in the middle overs, and variety in pace.mix of experience and emerging players sets the stage to compete strongly—leveraging home-conditions at Chepauk and adaptability elsewhere. With strengths in depth, flexibility, and match awareness, CSK is geared for a compelling 2025 campaign.