3 players CSK might release ahead of IPL 2024

The five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had an outstanding campaign during IPL 2023. After a horrible outing in 2022, the 'Men in Yellow' managed to bounce back by making sure that the team was covered on all bases. Thanks to the management, they seem to have all the bases covered for the next season as well. Notably, with the ODI World Cup, the dimensions have changed in the limited overs landscape.

There have been instances that have depicted major fitness issues amongst the big names in the circuit. Adding on, there have been new names that have stepped up to the occasion as well. Now, as the franchises aim to build the perfect squad for the upcoming edition of the IPL, it is high time that the management releases the underperforming players. However, these tradeoffs are trickier than they look as the players might perform exceedingly well.

Let's have a look at the three players CSK might release ahead of IPL 2024:

 3. Sisanda Magala

Sisanda Magala has been struggling ever since he was drafted into the national side. He has been a part of six T20 games for South Africa and two IPL games for CSK. However, the presence of prominent match winners on both sides meant that Magala had to warm the benches.

Talking about his IPL stats, he was a part of the playing XI during the early days of the tournament. In two games, he has managed to pick up only a single wicket with an economy rate of 8.50. It certainly looks like CSK have found their perfect playing XI and most probably Magala will be released ahead of IPL 2024.

Things could have been different if MS Dhoni had given more chances to him, but looking at the conditions and the outcome, it seems that CSK may not be the perfect franchise for the pacer. Rather, a team lacking a pacer will be a better home for him. There is no doubt that his rich experience in domestic cricket will help him to excel.