Subramaniam Badrinath has predicted CSK's releases. Photo: AP
\n\nThe 10 IPL franchises have until November 17 to unveil the list of retained and released players before the IPL 2027 mini-auction. Once again, all eyes will be on Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The five-time IPL Champions could make mega releases following their below-par performance in the 19th season. CSK finished 8th in the IPL 2026 points table after managing six wins in 14 matches. Ahead of the retention deadline, Subramaniam Badrinath predicted CSK's releases and namedropped some of the players.
\n\n"Matthew Short is a sure-shot release. He does not look like a T20 cricketer to me. Rahul Chahar is another name. At 5.2 crores, they did not even play him. He should be released. I would look to release Prashant Veer. You have both Karthik and Prashant at 15 crores each. You have also released an Indian fast bowler, so you will need the money to get someone. You can free up about 20 to 22 crores here, so that you can at least pick good players at the auction," Badrinath said on his YouTube channel.
\n\nBadrinath also named players CSK can retain before the auction. "Zak Foulkes, Shreyas Gopal, Spencer…
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