Dhoni's Last Hurrah? CSK Goes Youth Crazy in IPL Auction

Alright, folks! CSK just jumped into the IPL 2026 mini-auction on December 16, and they’re all about the young blood! They bagged 19-year-old Prashant Veer and 20-year-old Kartik Sharma for a jaw-dropping 14.2 crore each—like, whoa! It’s like they’re saying, 'Hey, Dhoni, you’re the wise old owl now!' Plus, they traded for Sanju Samson. CSK’s like a pizza with extra toppings, blending youth and Dhoni's magic!

Quick rundown

CSK doubles down on youth with Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma, splashing big bucks.
Dhoni’s twilight era hints at a mentor-mode future for the Yellow Army.
Uncapped Indian duo become joint-most expensive players at the auction.
Trade twist: Sanju Samson joins CSK while Curran and Jadeja head elsewhere.
Rahul Chahar and Sarfaraz Khan bolster spin and middle-order depth for CSK.

Dhoni's Wizardry: CSK's Magical Quest for IPL Glory
Anuj Rawat ka MS Dhoni se gyaan, cricket ka khazana
Kumble's CSK Revamp: Out with the Old, In with the New Stars!
CSK Unleashes Youth Power in IPL 2026 Auction Showdown
Sanju Samson Is Thrilled to Join MS Dhoni at CSK for IPL

Series

Indian Premier League
Pakistan Super League
New Zealand tour of Bangladesh
India Women tour of South Africa