CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan discusses the franchise’s 2024 retention strategy and why they’re sticking with their core lineup. But is Rishabh Pant still in the mix? Find out what Kasi had to say about the auction,

The Delhi-based franchise decided not to retain Pant with putting an end to his 9-year-long association with the team. The IPL 2025 mega auction is set to take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.

CSK decided to retain the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Matheesha Pathirana, and MS Dhoni ahead of the auction, leaving themselves with just one Right To Match card to use in the bidding war. In all likelihood, CSK will use the RTM option for opening batter Devon Conway.

Kasi hinted at CSK chasing their core group of players instead of going after the big names in the IPL mega auction 2025.

Several media reports had stated that CSK are willing to have Pant onboard right after India’s victorious T20 World Cup campaign while his release from DC further escalated the rumours.

CEO Kasi Viswanathan addressed rumors surrounding the potential signing of Rishabh Pant, stating the team's focus is on retaining their core players. Despite Pant's availability after being released by Delhi Capitals,

Rishabh Pant will be among the high-profile Indian players who will enter the IPL 2025 mega auction, slated to take place later this month in Jeddah