CSK told to fill Ravindra Jadeja void with former RCB all-rounder in IPL 2026 auction; ‘Everyone is underestimating him’

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will have a task at hand as the five-time champions will be aiming to fill up the void created by Ravindra Jadeja during the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, which is just four days away. Jadeja, who had been a pillar for CSK, for over a decade, was a part of a trade deal with Rajasthan Royals that saw Sanju Samson change jerseys.

CSK already have their top four locked with Ayush Mhatre opening the batting with Sanju Samson. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and young Urvil Patel will come at No.3 and 4 respectively. With Shivam Dube at five, the Gaikwad-led side need an all-rounder at no.6. 

Former India cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth floated an advice for CSK, urging the management to go for former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cricketer Michael Bracewell as a replacement for Jadeja, who can also play the role of a finisher. 

“CSK already have a gun lineup till 4 with Gaikwad, Samson, Aayush Mhatre, and Urvil Patel," Srikkanth said in a video on his YouTube channel. "If I were in the CSK management, I would go for 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-hander who can tonk the ball. He is a good finisher,” added Srikkanth.