IPL 2024; CSK preview: Chennai Super Kings' squad, schedule, and team profile and all you need to know

As franchises gear up for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL), this article focuses on the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and their preparations, team, schedule, and more for the 2024 edition.

CSK from 2023 to 2024:

In 2023, the Chennai Super Kings were the champions. They finished second on the points table, winning 8 and losing 5 out of the 14 matches played.

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The team, led by the indomitable MS Dhoni, has once again made headlines, with many speculating if this would be his last year playing in the cash-rich tournament.

CSK's IPL 2024 team composition:

The 42-year-old Dhoni, who has led the team to a record-equalling 5 titles, will be back once again as the skipper of the franchise in the 17th season of the tournament. The side will be eyeing to add another trophy to their collection before the CSK veteran hangs up his boots.

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The team also needed a replacement for Ambati Rayudu, who retired ahead of the IPL 2024 season. The Chennai franchise acquired Rachin Ravindra for Rs 1.8 Crore and later acquired Shardul Thakur, Daryle Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, and Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman.

Chennai Super Kings Full Squad:

MS Dhoni (C), Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway, Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Simarjeet Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman, Avanish Rao Aravelly.

CSK's IPL 2024 Schedule:

March 22: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in Chennai at 7:30 PM

March 26: Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans in Chennai at 7.30 PM

March 31: Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings in Visakhapatnam at 7.30 PM

April 5: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings in Hyderabad at 7.30 PM

Important Note: The IPL 2024 schedule has been announced only for the first 21 matches while the remaining fixtures will be announced later, as per the election dates.