The defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were struggling to register their first win in the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). After losing four consecutive matches, the four-time champions won for the first time in <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL 2022</a> on April 12 at Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 23 runs.

Being the second most successful franchise in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Chennai Super Kings have had their worst patch of run in the ongoing season of the cash-rich tournament. The decisions taken by the management in the IPL mega auction 2022 and the failure of experienced players have paved the way to disappointing performances.

Before the mega-auction, CSK had retained the likes of Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Moeen Ali. However, Shardul Thakur, Faf du Plessis, and Josh Hazlewood were not re-signed by the franchise. Let&#8217;s look at the three players which CSK should have bought even by spending more in the mega auction &#8211;

3 players on which CSK should have spent more in IPL mega auction

1. Faf du Plessis

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-631119" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Faf-du-Plessis-2.jpg" alt="Faf du Plessis" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-631119" class="wp-caption-text">Faf du Plessis (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

The Yellow Army did bid for Du Plessis till a certain point in the IPL mega auction 2022 before Royal Challengers Bangalore opened their account and signed the South African star for INR 7 crore. Former head coach Ravi Shastri stated that Chennai Super Kings should not have allowed him to leave the squad since he could have succeeded MS Dhoni as CSK skipper ahead of IPL 2022.

Last year, the 37- year-old enjoyed a fantastic season with Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Working his way in the opening duties with Ruturaj Gaikwad, Du Plessis accumulated 633 runs in 16 innings, which was one of the key reasons for CSK’s fourth IPL triumph. In the finals against KKR, he scored 86 runs off 59 balls which made him earn the Player of the Match award.

Du Plessis made his IPL debut in 2012 and has played more than 100 IPL games. He enjoyed performing under MS Dhoni’s leadership and was associated with CSK for several seasons. CSK made numerous proposals for his services in an attempt to keep him in the squad but they withdrew when his price surpassed the INR 3.2 crore threshold.

2. Josh Hazlewood

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-631161" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Josh-Hazlewood-1.jpg" alt="Josh Hazlewood" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-631161" class="wp-caption-text">Josh Hazlewood. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

The Australian fast bowler is recognized for his pace, bouncers, and consistency. Hazlewood is considered to be one of the best pacers to have graced the game with time. The 31-year-old was picked up by the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the IPL mega auction 2022 for INR 7.75 crore.

In the T20 World Cup 2021, Hazlewood was Australia’s standout performer. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Delhi Capitals (DC), Mumbai Indians (MI), and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were all interested to bring him on board after his outstanding performance in international cricket. But it was Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) who clinched the deal.

When he was selected by Mumbai Indians ahead of the 2014 edition of the IPL, the player had drawn the attention of the IPL scouts. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/lsg-vs-rcb-josh-hazlewood-admits-being-lucky-as-umpire-didnt-signal-his-wide-delivery/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hazlewood </a>was later purchased by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of IPL 2020 Player Auction. He had taken 11 wickets in nine games for CSK in IPL 2021. He undoubtedly possesses the big-game experience and necessary patience to make an impact in the majors.

3. Jason Holder

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-623074" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Jason-Holder.jpg" alt="Jason Holder" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-623074" class="wp-caption-text">Jason Holder. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

Jason Holder, the West Indies all-rounder can bowl at any stage of the game and change the game’s course with his long handles. Being 6&#8217;7&#8243; tall is probably one of the main reasons why teams in the T20 format want to include Holder in their line-ups. Holder shone in IPL 2021, putting in a stellar performance in almost every game for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

He plays exceptionally well at the crucial hour and helps the team with his full potential. However, Chennai Super Kings failed to include him in the squad at the IPL mega auction. The franchise did bid for Holder to a certain point but in the end, Lucknow Super Giants bagged the deal for INR 8.75 crore.

After going unsold in IPL 2020 season, he was signed by the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the same year to replace the injured Mitchell Marsh. Holder made his IPL debut in 2013 for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He was purchased by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in 2014 and Kolkata Knight Riders in 2016 because of his stunning performances. However, Holder was back with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2020 and 2021 seasons. He holds a magnificent record of picking 43 wickets in 31 matches played with an average of 22.30 in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since his debut.

The defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were struggling to register their first win in the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). After losing four consecutive matches, the four-time champions won for the first time in <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL 2022</a> on April 12 at Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 23 runs.
Being the second most successful franchise in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Chennai Super Kings have had their worst patch of run in the ongoing season of the cash-rich tournament. The decisions taken by the management in the IPL mega auction 2022 and the failure of experienced players have paved the way to disappointing performances.
Before the mega-auction, CSK had retained the likes of Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Moeen Ali. However, Shardul Thakur, Faf du Plessis, and Josh Hazlewood were not re-signed by the franchise. Let’s look at the three players which CSK should have bought even by spending more in the mega auction –
<h3>3 players on which CSK should have spent more in IPL mega auction</h3>
<h3>1. Faf du Plessis</h3>
<figure id="attachment_631119" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-631119" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-631119" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Faf-du-Plessis-2.jpg" alt="Faf du Plessis" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-631119" class="wp-caption-text">Faf du Plessis (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The Yellow Army did bid for Du Plessis till a certain point in the IPL mega auction 2022 before Royal Challengers Bangalore opened their account and signed the South African star for INR 7 crore. Former head coach Ravi Shastri stated that Chennai Super Kings should not have allowed him to leave the squad since he could have succeeded MS Dhoni as CSK skipper ahead of IPL 2022.
Last year, the 37- year-old enjoyed a fantastic season with Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Working his way in the opening duties with Ruturaj Gaikwad, Du Plessis accumulated 633 runs in 16 innings, which was one of the key reasons for CSK’s fourth IPL triumph. In the finals against KKR, he scored 86 runs off 59 balls which made him earn the Player of the Match award.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Du Plessis made his IPL debut in 2012 and has played more than 100 IPL games. He enjoyed performing under MS Dhoni’s leadership and was associated with CSK for several seasons. CSK made numerous proposals for his services in an attempt to keep him in the squad but they withdrew when his price surpassed the INR 3.2 crore threshold.

<h3>2. Josh Hazlewood</h3>
<figure id="attachment_631161" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-631161" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-631161" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Josh-Hazlewood-1.jpg" alt="Josh Hazlewood" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-631161" class="wp-caption-text">Josh Hazlewood. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
&nbsp;The Australian fast bowler is recognized for his pace, bouncers, and consistency. Hazlewood is considered to be one of the best pacers to have graced the game with time. The 31-year-old was picked up by the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the IPL mega auction 2022 for INR 7.75 crore.
In the T20 World Cup 2021, Hazlewood was Australia’s standout performer. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Delhi Capitals (DC), Mumbai Indians (MI), and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were all interested to bring him on board after his outstanding performance in international cricket. But it was Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) who clinched the deal.
When he was selected by Mumbai Indians ahead of the 2014 edition of the IPL, the player had drawn the attention of the IPL scouts. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/lsg-vs-rcb-josh-hazlewood-admits-being-lucky-as-umpire-didnt-signal-his-wide-delivery/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hazlewood </a>was later purchased by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of IPL 2020 Player Auction. He had taken 11 wickets in nine games for CSK in IPL 2021. He undoubtedly possesses the big-game experience and necessary patience to make an impact in the majors.

<h3>3. Jason Holder</h3>
<figure id="attachment_623074" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-623074" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-623074" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Jason-Holder.jpg" alt="Jason Holder" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-623074" class="wp-caption-text">Jason Holder. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
Jason Holder, the West Indies all-rounder can bowl at any stage of the game and change the game’s course with his long handles. Being 6’7″ tall is probably one of the main reasons why teams in the T20 format want to include Holder in their line-ups. Holder shone in IPL 2021, putting in a stellar performance in almost every game for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
He plays exceptionally well at the crucial hour and helps the team with his full potential. However, Chennai Super Kings failed to include him in the squad at the IPL mega auction. The franchise did bid for Holder to a certain point but in the end, Lucknow Super Giants bagged the deal for INR 8.75 crore.
After going unsold in IPL 2020 season, he was signed by the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the same year to replace the injured Mitchell Marsh. Holder made his IPL debut in 2013 for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He was purchased by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in 2014 and Kolkata Knight Riders in 2016 because of his stunning performances. However, Holder was back with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2020 and 2021 seasons. He holds a magnificent record of picking 43 wickets in 31 matches played with an average of 22.30 in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since his debut.

The defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were struggling to register their first win in the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). After losing four consecutive matches, the four-time champions won for the first time in <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL 2022</a> on April 12 at Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 23 runs.
Being the second most successful franchise in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Chennai Super Kings have had their worst patch of run in the ongoing season of the cash-rich tournament. The decisions taken by the management in the IPL mega auction 2022 and the failure of experienced players have paved the way to disappointing performances.
Before the mega-auction, CSK had retained the likes of Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Moeen Ali. However, Shardul Thakur, Faf du Plessis, and Josh Hazlewood were not re-signed by the franchise. Let&#8217;s look at the three players which CSK should have bought even by spending more in the mega auction &#8211;
<h3>3 players on which CSK should have spent more in IPL mega auction</h3>
<h3>1. Faf du Plessis</h3>
<figure id="attachment_631119" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-631119" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-631119" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Faf-du-Plessis-2.jpg" alt="Faf du Plessis" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-631119" class="wp-caption-text">Faf du Plessis (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The Yellow Army did bid for Du Plessis till a certain point in the IPL mega auction 2022 before Royal Challengers Bangalore opened their account and signed the South African star for INR 7 crore. Former head coach Ravi Shastri stated that Chennai Super Kings should not have allowed him to leave the squad since he could have succeeded MS Dhoni as CSK skipper ahead of IPL 2022.
Last year, the 37- year-old enjoyed a fantastic season with Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Working his way in the opening duties with Ruturaj Gaikwad, Du Plessis accumulated 633 runs in 16 innings, which was one of the key reasons for CSK’s fourth IPL triumph. In the finals against KKR, he scored 86 runs off 59 balls which made him earn the Player of the Match award.  
Du Plessis made his IPL debut in 2012 and has played more than 100 IPL games. He enjoyed performing under MS Dhoni’s leadership and was associated with CSK for several seasons. CSK made numerous proposals for his services in an attempt to keep him in the squad but they withdrew when his price surpassed the INR 3.2 crore threshold.

<h3>2. Josh Hazlewood</h3>
<figure id="attachment_631161" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-631161" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-631161" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Josh-Hazlewood-1.jpg" alt="Josh Hazlewood" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-631161" class="wp-caption-text">Josh Hazlewood. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
 The Australian fast bowler is recognized for his pace, bouncers, and consistency. Hazlewood is considered to be one of the best pacers to have graced the game with time. The 31-year-old was picked up by the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the IPL mega auction 2022 for INR 7.75 crore.
In the T20 World Cup 2021, Hazlewood was Australia’s standout performer. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Delhi Capitals (DC), Mumbai Indians (MI), and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were all interested to bring him on board after his outstanding performance in international cricket. But it was Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) who clinched the deal.
When he was selected by Mumbai Indians ahead of the 2014 edition of the IPL, the player had drawn the attention of the IPL scouts. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/lsg-vs-rcb-josh-hazlewood-admits-being-lucky-as-umpire-didnt-signal-his-wide-delivery/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hazlewood </a>was later purchased by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of IPL 2020 Player Auction. He had taken 11 wickets in nine games for CSK in IPL 2021. He undoubtedly possesses the big-game experience and necessary patience to make an impact in the majors.

<h3>3. Jason Holder</h3>
<figure id="attachment_623074" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-623074" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-623074" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Jason-Holder.jpg" alt="Jason Holder" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-623074" class="wp-caption-text">Jason Holder. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
Jason Holder, the West Indies all-rounder can bowl at any stage of the game and change the game’s course with his long handles. Being 6&#8217;7&#8243; tall is probably one of the main reasons why teams in the T20 format want to include Holder in their line-ups. Holder shone in IPL 2021, putting in a stellar performance in almost every game for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
He plays exceptionally well at the crucial hour and helps the team with his full potential. However, Chennai Super Kings failed to include him in the squad at the IPL mega auction. The franchise did bid for Holder to a certain point but in the end, Lucknow Super Giants bagged the deal for INR 8.75 crore.
After going unsold in IPL 2020 season, he was signed by the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the same year to replace the injured Mitchell Marsh. Holder made his IPL debut in 2013 for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He was purchased by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in 2014 and Kolkata Knight Riders in 2016 because of his stunning performances. However, Holder was back with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2020 and 2021 seasons. He holds a magnificent record of picking 43 wickets in 31 matches played with an average of 22.30 in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since his debut.

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