Mar 30, 2023
By: Rahul VermaChennai Super Kings (CSK) is a popular IPL franchise since its inception in 2008. In the 2022 season, CSK finished second from the bottom of the points table with just four wins from 14 matches.
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CSK added new players to their squad at the auction in a bid to turn things around.
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England all-rounder Ben Stokes was a major acquisition for a whopping ₹16.25 crores.
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CSK also purchased Ajinkya Rahane, Nishant Sindhu, Shaik Rasheed, and Ajay Mandal in the auction.
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The franchise unveiled and presented CSK jerseys to the newly added players ahead of the 2023 season.
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Stokes will wear the same number (55) he does for England and hopes to bring his winning momentum to CSK.
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CSK has been one of the most consistent franchises, having made the playoffs in all but two seasons and made the finals nine times in 13 seasons.
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With their additions, CSK aims to repeat their heroics from 2021 and equal Mumbai Indians' record of most IPL titles.
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CSK will play their opening match against Gujarat Titans on Friday, March 31 in IPL 2023.
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