A Chennai Super Kings The reunion is scheduled to be held in Chennai on March 22, with the franchise inviting many of its former players, including those currently associated with other Indian Premier League teams. Confirmed attendees include legendary players Muttiah Muralitharan, Matthew Hayden and Dwayne Bravo.
The announcement heightened curiosity among IPL franchises, as well as speculations about possible big reveals at the event. However, CSK officials quickly clarified that the gathering is purely a formal pre-IPL ceremony, aimed at marking the launch of the 2026 season.
“This is just a pre-launch for the season and an exercise to engage the fans. There is nothing more to read into it,” CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan told Cricbuzz.
Apart from the current team and support staff, around 19-20 former players are expected to attend the reunion. True to the style of Chennai Super Kings, the event is expected to be a grand affair, running from 4 pm to 9 pm at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. A special section has been reserved for the performance of Oscar-winning music director AR Rahman.
The franchise has also contacted other teams to check if their coaching staff can be released for the day. Muralitharan, currently in India for the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) camp, has confirmed his presence. Among other former stars, Suresh Raina will also be present, while Ravichandran Ashwin, who started his career with CSK, is unlikely to attend as he will be based out of Chennai.
By the day of the event, Sanju Samson and Shivam Dubey, members of India's victorious T20 World Cup-winning team, will join the ongoing CSK camp, which began on March 1 in Chennai.
Chennai Super Kings are scheduled to begin their IPL 2026 campaign with a match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Guwahati on March 30, followed by their first home match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on April 3. CSK remains one of the most popular franchises in the league, having won the title five times, with their talisman MS Dhoni regarded as one of the greatest IPL players of all time.
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