With Big MS Dhoni Remark, R Ashwin Picks Ambati Rayudu's Replacement At CSK

03.12.2023 - 13:11 sports.ndtv.com

The countdown for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction has begun, with all 10 franchises looking to strengthen their squads ahead of next year's event.

Chennai Super Kings, who released all-rounder Ben Stokes while middle-order batter Ambati Rayudu retired from all formats of the game have decent money to splurge in the auction.

Veteran India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin strongly feels Karun Nair could be the guy the Super Kings targets in the auction, as a replacement for Rayudu. "I have a feeling that they will invest it on Karun Nair.

They are searching for a replacement for Ambati Rayudu. Shahrukh is not a replacement for him at No.4. I have no idea who they are going to play in that position this season.

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