With the IPL 2026 public sale simply three days away, former India opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth has shared his ideas for the Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) wishlist. Regardless of CSK already having a powerful batting lineup, Srikkanth believes the five-time champions ought to concentrate on buying spin-bowling all-rounders, following the retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin and the commerce of Ravindra Jadeja to Rajasthan Royals.
Srikkanth particularly really helpful New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Bracewell, who has delivered spectacular performances in white-ball cricket for the Kiwis this 12 months. CSK, who struggled in IPL 2025, ending on the backside of the factors desk, can be seeking to strengthen their squad forward of the upcoming season.
“CSK already has a gun lineup of 4 with Gaikwad, Samson, Aayush Mhatre, and Urvil Patel. In order that they received’t be too apprehensive about their batting. If I had been within the CSK administration, I might go for a man like Michael Bracewell. Everyone seems to be underestimating him. He has scored an excellent century towards India in Hyderabad. He can bowl good off-spin and is a left-hander who can tonk the ball. He is an effective finisher,” Srikkanth mentioned on his YouTube channel.
“Not many are speaking about Michael Bracewell. Everybody retains saying Livingstone, however the fact is, if Bracewell is inspired, he’ll do nicely. It’s the place somebody like Dhoni can groom him right into a implausible all-rounder,” he added.
Srikkanth additionally suggested CSK to keep away from bidding for India’s leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi and South African veteran David Miller, regardless of their excessive market worth within the public sale pool.
“I’ll undoubtedly not purchase Ravi Bishnoi. With him, there isn’t any scope. They have already got Shreyas Gopal. He’s an excellent bowler. Additionally, it’s been ages since David Miller scored. And taking part in on the Chennai floor for half the matches, it’ll not go well with him. As an alternative of Miller, I’d relatively decide Bracewell, who’ll additionally give a number of overs with the ball,” mentioned Srikkanth.
“I’ll attempt to decide each [Liam] Livingstone and Bracewell. You’ll get each inside 10 crores. That may resolve the spot beneath Dube. CSK undoubtedly want an all-rounder to fill the Jadeja gap, which semi all-rounders like Livingstone and Bracewell will give. I’ll additionally certainly attempt to get somebody like Cooper Connolly. He’s a teen and an all-format participant, who’s additionally a left-hander. He’ll certainly go to CSK this time as they’ll purchase him for simply 2 or 3 crores,” he added.
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