Updated: 29 October 2026
Chennai Super Kings Squad 2027: Players, Captain, Coach and Retentions
Chennai Super Kings go into IPL 2027 with a new head coach and a big question over MS Dhoni. Zaheer Khan has taken over from Stephen Fleming, and Dhoni has said he will decide before December whether he plays one more season. Right now, CSK have 25 players under contract: 17 Indian and 8 overseas.
Below is the full CSK squad with each player’s role and 2026 fee, every change since last season and what happens at the retention deadline on 15 November 2026.
25
players under contract
8/8
overseas slots used
5
IPL titles
8th
IPL 2026 finish
Team facts
CSK at a Glance
| Detail | Chennai Super Kings |
|---|---|
| Home ground | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai |
| IPL titles | 5 (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023) |
| IPL 2026 finish | 8th (6 wins, 8 losses) |
| Captain in 2026 | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
| Head coach for 2027 | Zaheer Khan (new, replaced Stephen Fleming) |
| Players under contract | 25 (17 Indian, 8 overseas) |
| Retention deadline | Sunday, 15 November 2026 |
| IPL 2027 auction | Wednesday, 16 December 2026, Goa (expected) |
Full squad
CSK Squad for IPL 2027
These are the 25 players under contract with Chennai Super Kings going into the IPL 2027 retention. The fee is what each player was paid in IPL 2026 (or his new fee, if he was traded), and overseas players are marked in orange. On 15 November 2026, we will mark every player as retained or released.
Batters (5)
| Player | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad Captain in 2026 | India | ₹18 crore |
| Dewald Brevis | South Africa | ₹2.2 crore |
| Matthew Short | Australia | ₹1.5 crore |
| Sarfaraz Khan | India | ₹75 lakh |
| Ayush Mhatre Missed part of 2026 (hamstring) | India | ₹30 lakh |
Wicketkeepers (4)
| Player | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | India | ₹18 crore |
| Kartik Sharma | India | ₹14.2 crore |
| MS Dhoni Did not play in 2026 (injury) | India | ₹4 crore |
| Urvil Patel | India | ₹30 lakh |
All-rounders (7)
| Player | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Prashant Veer | India | ₹14.2 crore |
| Shivam Dube | India | ₹12 crore |
| Anshul Kamboj | India | ₹3.4 crore |
| Akeal Hosein | West Indies | ₹2 crore |
| Jamie Overton Missed part of 2026 (thigh) | England | ₹1.5 crore |
| Aman Khan | India | ₹40 lakh |
| Ramakrishna Ghosh Missed part of 2026 (foot) | India | ₹30 lakh |
Bowlers (9)
| Player | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Noor Ahmad | Afghanistan | ₹10 crore |
| Rahul Chahar | India | ₹5.2 crore |
| Khaleel Ahmed Missed part of 2026 (quadriceps) | India | ₹4.8 crore |
| Gurjapneet Singh | India | ₹2.2 crore |
| Nathan Ellis Missed 2026 (hamstring) | Australia | ₹2 crore |
| Matt Henry | New Zealand | ₹2 crore |
| Zak Foulkes | New Zealand | ₹75 lakh |
| Mukesh Choudhary | India | ₹30 lakh |
| Shreyas Gopal | India | ₹30 lakh |
Squad built from the official IPL 2026 retention and auction records, plus every trade and retirement since. Last checked on 29 October 2026.
Since last season
CSK Changes for IPL 2027
- Zaheer Khan is the new head coach. Stephen Fleming, who had coached CSK since the early years of the IPL, has left.
- Mohit Sharma comes back as bowling coach, and Albie Morkel and Gareth Batty join as assistant coaches.
- Mike Hussey, the batting coach in 2026, has left. CSK have not named a new batting coach yet.
- MS Dhoni did not play a game in IPL 2026 because of injury. He says he will decide on 2027 before December.
- No player trades so far.
Replacement players signed during IPL 2026
These players joined during the 2026 season when someone was injured or unavailable. Whether they stay for 2027 will be clear when the retention lists come out.
| Player | Country | Came in for |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer Johnson | Australia | Nathan Ellis |
| Kuldip Yadav | India | Khaleel Ahmed |
| Akash Madhwal | India | Ayush Mhatre |
| Macneil Noronha | India | Ramakrishna Ghosh |
| Dian Forrester | South Africa | Jamie Overton |
The money
CSK’s Biggest Contracts
Together, the 25 players in this squad are on contracts worth about ₹120.60 crore. Every player a team keeps for 2027 is paid out of its purse, so releasing a big contract is the quickest way to free up money for the auction. These are the five biggest deals in the squad.
#1
₹18 crore
Ruturaj Gaikwad, batter
#2
₹18 crore
Sanju Samson, wicketkeeper
#3
₹14.2 crore
Kartik Sharma, wicketkeeper
#4
₹14.2 crore
Prashant Veer, all-rounder
#5
₹12 crore
Shivam Dube, all-rounder
Last season
CSK in IPL 2026
CSK finished 8th in IPL 2026 with 6 wins from 14 games and missed the playoffs for the third season in a row. Sanju Samson, who joined from Rajasthan Royals in a trade before the season, was their top run-scorer with 477 runs, and Anshul Kamboj took 21 wickets.
CSK IPL titles
Chennai Super Kings have won the IPL 5 times: 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023.
Your questions
CSK Squad 2027 FAQs
Who is the CSK captain for IPL 2027?
CSK have not announced their IPL 2027 captain yet. Ruturaj Gaikwad led the team in 2026.
Who is the CSK head coach for IPL 2027?
Zaheer Khan is the CSK head coach for IPL 2027. He replaced Stephen Fleming, the team’s long-time coach, who left in 2026. Mohit Sharma, Albie Morkel and Gareth Batty have joined his coaching staff.
How many players are in the CSK squad right now?
CSK have 25 players under contract: 17 Indian and 8 overseas. A team can have up to 25 players, with no more than 8 from overseas.
When will CSK announce their retained players for IPL 2027?
By Sunday, 15 November 2026. That is the deadline for all ten teams to submit their retained and released players. We will update this page the same day.
Will MS Dhoni play in IPL 2027?
Not decided yet. On 24 October 2026, Dhoni said he will see how strong he feels and decide before December. He is still under contract with CSK at ₹4 crore.
More squads
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How We Check Our Facts
Players, fees and replacements come from the official IPL 2026 retention and auction records. Trades, retirements and staff changes come from trusted outlets. If you spot a mistake in the CSK squad, tell us and we will fix it.
Main sources: IPL 2026 retentions, auction and replacements, IPL 2026 season records, India TV (trades), IANS (Pant and Kuldeep trade), IPL statement via ANI (trade fees), ANI (CSK staff), The National and Khel Now (coaching changes).