Chennai Super Kings: Who's Likely to Be Benched in IPL 2026?

The Chennai Super Kings are gearing up for IPL 2026 with some fresh faces, but a few players might find themselves stuck on the bench. Matthew Short is battling Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson for a top spot. Shreyas Gopal may also have to sit tight due to strong competition. Young wicketkeeper Urvil Patel is up against legends MS Dhoni and Sanju. Time to polish those bench-warming skills!

Quick rundown

1.CSK's new squad is a mix of youth and potential benchwarmers.

2.Matthew Short might be the king of the bench this season.

3.Shreyas Gopal could be spinning his wheels without game time.

4.Urvil Patel has some big shoes to fill behind the stumps.

5.The competition is fierce, but every player has a shot at glory!

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