Ashwin Will Be CSK’s Priority During IPL Auction, Says MS Dhoni
Ashwin has been part of Chennai Super Kings since the first season of IPL in 2008.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, speaking at a promotional event in Chennai on Friday, said the franchise would be aiming to get Ravichandran Ashwin back in the fold in the upcoming IPL players' auction.
Ashwin is back in the auction pool after CSK retained Dhoni, Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja.
The players' auction is scheduled to take place on January 27 and 28 in Bengaluru.
“We have two right-to-match options but having already retained three capped Indians, don't think we can use it. We will have to buy him out in the auction,” Dhoni added. “Ashwin will come first in the auction for us.”
He also stressed on the adaptability factor at the auction and said they would have to keep the emotions in check while picking the squad.
“We have made three retention. One keeper, two batsmen. Two batsmen that can bowl. As of now it is very difficult to say whom we will get. That is the adaptability factor that we need at the auction table,” he said.
He also thanked the fans for their support and praised the franchise's management for backing the team.
Dhoni said the focus at CSK was always on cricket and making sure the players did well in the opportunities they got.
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