Chennai Super Kings, the joint-most successful IPL franchise having won five IPL titles, narrowly missed out on a playoff spot in the most disappointing way last season. However, the mega auction is chance for the Yellove Army to rebuild its core.

Chennai Super Kings opened their account by bringing home New Zealand batter Devon Conway for Rs 6.25 crore on Day 1 of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction in Jeddah on Sunday. They quickly added Rahul Tripathi for Rs 3.

Ashwin's services were snapped up by CSK in the auction, with the franchise outbidding other franchises, including Rajasthan Royals, in intense bidding

In an exclusive interview with India Today, Richard Madley recalled how the Rs 8 crore hammer drop for MS Dhoni in the inaugural IPL auction became a defining moment for cricket and the start of Chennai Super Kings' incredible legacy.

MS Dhoni, who has been a mainstay at CSK since its inception, is set to extend his IPL career for another season. The former India captain has always been a key figure at the franchise and is already preparing hard for the upcoming assignment.

Check out full squad of Chennai Super Kings and the complete players list after the 2025 IPL mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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