The Indian Premier League (IPL) club Chennai Super Kings (CSK) recently became the subject of heated online controversy when allegations appeared stating the team planned to release up to five players ahead of the 2026 mini-auction. According to, the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led team was considering offloading Sam Curran, Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tripathi, and Devon Conway, a list that swiftly gained traction on social media.
Fans were particularly surprised to see Curran and Conway on the list, given their demonstrated match-winning talents and previous contributions to CSK’s success. The announcement generated extensive debate about whether such a major revamp made sense for a team known for its stability and dedication to its players. As speculation grew, hashtags connected to CSK’s transfer movements became popular, as fans voiced anxiety and curiosity about the team’s future orientation.
However, in typical CSK style, the franchise handled the situation with humour and wit.
Soon after the rumours spread, CSK modified their X bio to read, “Nothing official until you see it here,” a fun yet clear reminder to fans not to believe unsubstantiated stories. Prior to the bio change, the team had also stated, “Don’t worry, we’ve updated the bio,” making fun of the viral assumption while comforting their passionate fan base.
Don’t worry, we’ve updated the bio 😉
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) October 10, 2025
This clever social media response helped calm the frenzy, highlighting CSK’s reputation for maintaining composure under pressure, both on and off the field. Despite their denial, reports suggest that a strategic reshuffle could still be on the cards, especially after R Ashwin’s IPL retirement, which added INR 9.75 crore to their auction purse.
Following a disappointing 2025 season, where CSK managed only four wins out of 14 matches and finished at the bottom of the table, management may be eyeing key changes to rebuild a competitive squad. The final retention list, due to be released by November 15, will ultimately reveal whether the rumours had any truth, and how far CSK is willing to go to reclaim its former glory.
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