IPL 2026 auction is just three days away, says former India opener Krishnamachari Srikanth Has shared his suggestions for the wish list of Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Despite CSK already having a strong batting lineup, Srikkanth believes that the five-time champions should focus on acquiring a spin-bowling all-rounder following the retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin and the trade of Ravindra Jadeja to Rajasthan Royals.
Srikkanth particularly recommended New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Bracewell, who has impressed in white-ball cricket for the Kiwis this year. CSK, who struggled in IPL 2025 and finished at the bottom of the points table, will be looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the upcoming season.
“CSK already have a 4-gun lineup with Gaikwad, Samson, Ayush Mhatre and Urvil Patel. So they won't be too worried about their batting. If I were in the CSK management, I would have picked a guy like Michael Bracewell. Everyone is underestimating him. He has scored a brilliant century against India in Hyderabad. He can bowl good off-spin and is a left-handed batsman who can ton the ball. He is a Good finisher,” Srikkanth said. Said on his YouTube channel.
He said, “Not many people are talking about Michael Bracewell. Everyone keeps saying Livingstone, but the truth is that if Bracewell is encouraged, he will do well. This is where someone like Dhoni can develop him into a great all-rounder.”
Srikkanth advised CSK to avoid bidding for India leg spinner Ravi Bishnoi and South Africa legend David Miller despite their high market value in the auction pool.
Srikkanth said, “I would definitely not buy Ravi Bishnoi. With him, there is no scope. They already have Shreyas Gopal. He is a good bowler. Also, it has been a long time since David Miller has scored. And playing on the Chennai surface for half the matches will not suit him. Instead of Miller, I would pick Bracewell, who will also give a few overs with the ball.”
“I'll try to choose both.” [Liam] Livingstone and Bracewell. You will get both within Rs 10 crores. This will solve the space below Dubey. CSK definitely need an all-rounder to fill the void left by Jadeja, which semi-all-rounders like Livingstone and Bracewell will provide. I would also definitely try to get someone like Cooper Connolly. He is a young and all-format player, who is also left-handed. He will definitely go to CSK this time because they can buy him for just Rs 2 or 3 crore,” he said.
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