In latest weeks, a number of studies have surfaced suggesting that CSK and Rajasthan Royals are exploring a possible commerce deal involving Sanju Samson shifting to Chennai, with Jadeja and one other CSK participant prone to head to Rajasthan. Nevertheless, Raina believes Jadeja’s worth to the franchise is way too nice for him to be let go.
“Jadeja is a gun participant for CSK,” says Raina
Talking on JioStar, Raina lauded Jadeja’s immense contribution to the franchise and insisted that CSK should hold the star all-rounder of their core group.
“Noor Ahmad ought to be retained. He is a thriller spinner, so he should be stored. MS Dhoni ought to undoubtedly be retained; he is nonetheless taking part in, so he ought to keep. Ruturaj Gaikwad ought to proceed as captain. Ravindra Jadeja ought to be retained once more; he is a gun participant for CSK and has completed very well for the crew through the years. ‘Sir Ravindra Jadeja’ must be there,” Raina mentioned.
Raina’s recommendations for CSK’s retention and launch technique
Raina additionally outlined his splendid retention listing for the upcoming season, naming MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, and Noor Ahmad as key gamers to construct round.
On the identical time, he suggested the franchise to launch Devon Conway and scout for an area opening choice in the course of the mini-auction. “Devon Conway ought to be launched. CSK want an area opener, which they will goal within the mini-auction,” Raina famous.
The previous CSK star additionally proposed releasing Deepak Hooda and Vijay Shankar, reasoning that the crew may discover brisker expertise to fill their roles. “Vijay Shankar has already had loads of alternatives, and Deepak Hooda also needs to be launched. There are lots of gamers accessible within the mini-auction who can convey stability to the squad. These gamers acquired their possibilities final yr, so now CSK must search for somebody new,” he added.
With the mini-auction for IPL 2026 quick approaching, Raina’s phrases carry weight, particularly given his lengthy and illustrious affiliation with CSK, the place he stays one of many franchise’s most iconic figures.