CSK's Big Dilemma: Iyer Auction Price Too High?

Venkatesh Iyer faces the IPL 2026 auction after KKR release. CSK has a large purse but questions loom over Iyer's form and fit. Will they bid?

Venkatesh Iyer, recently released by the Kolkata Knight Riders, is set to be a notable name at the upcoming IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi. Despite a significant past investment, his performance in IPL 2025 fell short, and his current domestic form offers little reassurance.

Chennai Super Kings possess a substantial purse of ₹43.40 crore and a need for all-rounders after trading Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. However, investing heavily in Iyer might be a misstep, given his inconsistent batting average and limited bowling contributions in recent matches.

With CSK's top and middle order appearing stable, Iyer's potential fit at the lower order, where they need finishers, is questionable. Pursuing him could strain their budget and jeopardize their strategy to acquire balanced replacements and overseas talent.

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