Shreyas Gopal was taken as a backup option, but CSK never used him in IPL 2025.
With no game time and better talent available, CSK are likely to release him to give others a chance.
Jamie Overton got 3 matches but failed badly with the ball. He bowled 6 overs without taking a single wicket for CSK.
With the bat too, he managed only 15 runs in 2 innings. CSK’s experiment clearly didn’t work, and he may face release.
Ravichandran Ashwin was CSK’s big signing at INR 9.75 crore, expected to lead the spin attack. But the veteran failed to deliver with just 5 wickets in 7 games.
Ashwin’s high price and poor returns make him a liability. CSK might release him to invest in a younger match-winning option.