The Chennai Super Kings, also called CSK, finished at the bottom of the IPL 2025 tournament. This five-time champion team did not play well last year. Now, they are making big changes. Many players are leaving CSK for the next season. This is called a rebuild. Here at Indibet, you will get to know about the (Chennai Super Kings) CSK release list for 2025-26.
Who Got Released by CSK?
| Sr No | Player Name | Previous Salary | Status |
| 1 | Ravindra Jadeja | ₹18 crore | Traded to Rajasthan Royals |
| 2 | Sam Curran (ENG) | Not specified | Traded to Rajasthan Royals |
| 3 | Matheesha Pathirana (SL) | ₹13 crore | Released |
| 4 | Devon Conway (NZ) | ₹6.25 crore | Released |
| 5 | Rachin Ravindra (NZ) | ₹4 crore | Released |
| 6 | Rahul Tripathi | Not specified | Released |
| 7 | Deepak Hooda | Not specified | Released |
| 8 | Vijay Shankar | Not specified | Released |
| 9 | Shaik Rasheed | ₹30 lakh | Released |
| 10 | Kamlesh Nagarkoti | ₹30 lakh | Released |
| 11 | C Andre Siddarth | ₹30 lakh | Released |
Who Stayed with CSK?
| Sr No | Player Name | Role | Status |
| 1 | MS Dhoni | Wicket-Keeper/Batter | Retained |
| 2 | Ruturaj Gaikwad (C) | Batter | Retained |
| 3 | Sanju Samson | Wicket-Keeper/Batter | Traded from RR |
| 4 | Shivam Dube | All-Rounder | Retained |
| 5 | Dewald Brevis | Batter | Retained |
| 6 | Ayush Mhatre | Batter | Retained |
| 7 | Ramakrishna Ghosh | Batter | Retained |
| 8 | Urvil Patel | Wicket-Keeper/Batter | Retained |
| 9 | Jamie Overton (ENG) | All-Rounder | Retained |
| 10 | Nathan Ellis (AUS) | Bowler | Retained |
| 11 | Noor Ahmad (AFG) | Bowler | Retained |
| 12 | Khaleel Ahmed | Bowler | Retained |
| 13 | Shreyas Gopal | Bowler | Retained |
| 14 | Mukesh Choudhary | Bowler | Retained |
| 15 | Anshul Kamboj | All-Rounder | Retained |
| 16 | Gurjapneet Singh | Bowler | Retained |
CSK Purse Information IPL 2026
| Parameter | Details |
| Total Salary Cap | ₹125 crore |
| Amount Spent on Retentions | ₹81.60 crore |
| Purse Remaining | ₹43.40 crore |
| Available Slots | 9 slots |
| Overseas Slots Available | 4 slots |
| Auction Date | 16 December 2025 |
| Auction Venue | Abu Dhabi |
Why Did These Changes Happen?
Chennai Super Kings released so many players because the team wants to start fresh. Last year was bad for the franchise. Many players did not play up to their usual level. Coach Stephen Fleming and the team leaders made hard choices. These new choices are meant to make CSK strong again for 2026.
What This Means for CSK Fans
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Ready for 2026?
The CSK release list for 2025-26 shows big changes are coming. Eleven players left. Two got traded. One new big star joined. MS Dhoni and other good players stayed. CSK has money to shop for more players. This team is getting ready to come back strong. The upcoming auction will be very important for CSK. Fans should watch what happens next on the Indibet app and other places. The Chennai Super Kings released list marks the start of a new chapter for this famous team.