3 CSK players who could be released before IPL 2027 Auction
Chennai Super Kings face tough retention calls with the November 17, 2026 deadline approaching fast.
2. Kartik Sharma
Kartik Sharma, a 20-year-old wicketkeeper-batter, was also bought by CSK for ₹14.2 crore at the IPL 2026 auction, matching Prashant Veer's price tag. Across 11 matches, he scored 295 runs at an average of 32.78 and a strike rate of 136.57, including two half-centuries. His highest score of 71 came against Lucknow Super Giants. Despite those numbers, experts believe the auction market will not support a ₹14.2 crore valuation for him. The strategy of releasing him and re-acquiring him at around ₹5.5 crore has been floated as a way to free up funds.
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