Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are one of the smartest teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL) when it comes to the auctions and player purchase strategies.
The fact that CSK have reached 10 IPL finals in 18 seasons is a testament to their excellent strategy at the auctions and how well they plan their squad ahead of an IPL season.
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According to recent retention and trade updates, CSK will enter the mini auction with ₹43.40 crore, the second-highest purse this year. They also have seven slots open, including four overseas positions.
Who places bids for Chennai Super Kings?
From head coach Stephen Fleming to CEO Kashinath Viswanathan, along with director Rupa Gurunath, anybody on the auction table can place bids for CSK. Full coaching staff list of Chennai Super Kings:
| Person | Role |
|---|---|
| Kashinath Viswanathan | CEO & Director |
| Rupa Gurunath | Director |
| Stephen Fleming | Head coach |
| Michael Hussey | Batting coach |
| Eric Simons | Bowling consultant |
| Rajiv Kumar | Batting & Fielding coach |
| Sridharan Sriram | Bowling coach |
| Tommy Simsek | Physiotherapist |
| Gregory King | Trainer |
| R Russell | Team manager |
| Dr. Madhu T | Team doctor |
| Sanjay Natarajan | Logistics manager |
| Khalil Khan | Masseur |
| David Reid | Mental Skills coach |
How to watch IPL 2026 mini-auction?
The IPL mini auction will be broadcast on the Star Sports network channels. Whereas, it will be live-streamed on Jio Hotstar's web and app.
| Time | 2:30 pm (IST) |
| Channel | Star Sports network |
| Live Streaming | Jio Hotstar |
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