IPL 2024: CSK can bid on any of the three capped players in the IPL 2024 auction.

2. Josh Hazlewood

In the 2020 and 2021 editions, Australia’s Josh Hazlewood played for CSK. He took 11 wickets in nine matches at an economy of 8.37 during CSK’s fourth title victory in 2021. In order to bid a hefty sum in the next auction, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) recently broke up with Hazlewood.

After RCB made their move, CSK might be persuaded to sign Hazlewood for the 2024 campaign. In the Australian team’s 2023 World Cup victory, the 32-year-old contributed 16 wickets at an economy rate of 4.81 in 11 matches, demonstrating his outstanding form. Noticing his form, CSK may not think twice about spending a significant sum of money on their former mainstay. In 27 matches, the Australian veteran has claimed 35 wickets at an economy of 8.06, which speaks to his overall bowling record in the lucrative league.

3. Harry Brook

After failing to meet the high expectations of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 2023 edition, England batsman Harry Brook was placed on the team’s release list prior to the auction. The 24-year-old’s strike rate in 11 matches during the 2023 IPL was 123.38, yet he could only muster 190 runs.

The SRH team management was eventually forced to break ways with him due to his lackluster batting performance. Brook has put forward his name for the Dubai auction, with a starting price of INR 2 crore. Still, given his incredible hitting ability, he could fetch high prices at the auction.

Prior to the auction, CSK severed their relationship with Ben Stokes, and they intend to bolster their middle order with a reliable batsman. In order to replace their Test captain, the reigning champions may decide that Brook is the ideal player and may put up a bid to sign the young star.