3 CSK players who could be released before IPL 2027 Auction

3. Matthew Short

Australian all-rounder Matthew Short was bought by CSK for ₹1.5 crore and managed only three matches in IPL 2026, scoring 60 runs at an average of 20.00 and a strike rate of 117.65. He was unable to secure a regular place in the playing XI throughout the season. CSK subsequently completed a four-player trade with Sunrisers Hyderabad, which brought England all-rounder Liam Livingstone and Australian batter Jack Edwards to the franchise. Livingstone's addition as a power-hitting batting option who can also bowl off-spin has made Short's position in the overseas core effectively redundant. With stronger overseas options now available, Short's retention appears unlikely ahead of the IPL 2027 auction.