IPL Auction: Why did Chennai Super Kings buy Ashwin more expensive than MS Dhoni, what is their plan? Understand the inside story – why did chennai super kings buy ashwin more expensive than ms dhoni in ipl auction what is their plan here is inside story

Jeddah: This time Chennai Super Kings had retained Ravindra Jadeja and Ruturaj Gaikwad for Rs 18 crore each, while Sri Lankan bowler Mathisha Pathirana was retained for Rs 13 and Shivam Dubey for Rs 12 crore. Former captain MS Dhoni joined the team as uncapped for the lowest price of Rs 4 crore, while Chennai Super Kings spent lavishly for Ravichandran Ashwin in the IPL 2025 auction. The franchise included him in the team for Rs 9.75 crore. This was a bit of a surprise for the Chennai fans, although everyone is happy to see the return of Ashwin. Regarding buying him so expensively, the team’s head coach Stephen Fleming said that his team will play with this experienced player in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Can use off spinner in many ways. This is the homecoming of this star spinner in the five-time champion team. Ashwin was bought by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 9.75 crore on the opening day of the auction. CSK wants to add those players to its team whose skills can be used on the Chepauk pitch.

Ashwin, who made his debut for CSK in 2009, was part of the team’s title campaigns in 2010 and 2011. He has also played for Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), Rising Pune Supergiants, Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals. After buying Ravichandran Ashwin in the mega auction, Fleming said, ‘It is like a homecoming for Ashwin. But he is a world class bowler. As Venky (Mysore) said, their concern is not about price. You see how someone fits into the team and Ashwin has an emotional attachment with Chennai so he will fit in well.

He said, ‘He is an excellent spinner and his figures are excellent. He is towards the end of his career but with his immense experience and batting experience as well, I think we can use him in many ways. Let us tell you that the pair of Ashwin and MS Dhoni has been charismatic for India not only in IPL but also at the international level. Once again both will be seen playing together.