As CSK prepares for IPL 2024, careful player evaluation is crucial to building a strong and balanced team. While the contributions of Sisanda Magala, Akash Singh, and Ben Stokes cannot be overlooked, their performances, injuries, and the team’s overall strategy should be taken into account when making decisions regarding their future with CSK. Releasing these players could open up opportunities to bring in fresh talent that better aligns with the team’s goals and aspirations for the upcoming season.
In this article, we will focus on three players who may not fit into CSK’s future plans and should be considered for release. Let’s take a closer look at these individuals and the factors influencing their potential departure.
3 players CSK should release before IPL 2024
- Sisanda Magala: Acquired as a replacement for the injured Kyle Jamieson, the South African pacer had a short stint with CSK. While Magala played just two matches, securing one wicket, he sustained an injury while fielding against Rajasthan Royals. Considering CSK’s preference for Jamieson and Magala’s limited impact, the team is likely to opt for the Kiwi pacer in the upcoming season.
- Akash Singh: Brought in as a replacement for the injured Mukesh Choudhary, Akash Singh had a decent outing, taking five wickets in six matches. However, if Choudhary recovers and makes a comeback, his impressive performance in IPL 2022 (16 wickets in 13 games) may give him an edge over Akash for the next season.
- Ben Stokes: A surprise pick for CSK, the English all-rounder failed to meet the expectations due to a knee injury that limited him to just two games in IPL 2023. Speculation arose among fans about Stokes potentially filling the captaincy gap left by MS Dhoni’s retirement. However, inconsistency and concerns over team composition, with already established all-rounders like Ravindra Jadeja and Moeen Ali, may lead CSK to consider releasing Stokes.
