CSK Hit Hard by a Major Blow During the IPL Trade Window
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The IPL trade window may not be going in the favour of Chennai Super Kings. The team was reportedly involved in two trade deals, which focused on having some massive changes in their line-up. Amidst this, a trade deal with Gujarat Titans has now been cancelled.
The IPL trade window may not be going in the favour of Chennai Super Kings. The team was reportedly involved in two trade deals, which focused on having some massive changes in their line-up. Amidst this, a trade deal with Gujarat Titans has now been cancelled.
The IPL trade window has shown that the upcoming season will be a thriller. The teams which finished low in the standings are focusing on some strategic improvements to their line-up ahead of the next season. And one of them is Chennai Super Kings, who is involved in
The first is surely the trade deal involving Sanju Samson. But along with that, the team also wanted an all-rounder to their line-up for the next season. For this, they went to Gujarat Titans and it seemed to the fans that the deal could happen. However, in a latest update, this trade deal has also been cancelled.
Ahead of the IPL 2026 season, Chennai Super Kings required a spinner to their team. They had been relying on the combination of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja for several seasons. But recently, Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from the IPL, making him available for the overseas T20 leagues.
At this point, Ashwin also left a hole in the CSK franchise. The team now needed a spin bowler who could not just take wickets, but even score runs for the team when needed the most. For this, there were several options but none of them was as Washington Sundar.
Sundar is already a part of Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket, due to which he holds experience at these conditions. And with his inclusion to the line-up, it will be helpful to both Sundar and CSK to make the most out of Chepauk. Following this, the discussions took place between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans.
Washington Sundar came in as one of the much needed assets for Chennai Super Kings. The trade between the two teams was already put down on the table. But upon the discussions which took place, it was made clear that Gujarat Titans Washington Sundar to leave the team.
Their Head Coach, Ashish Nehra, also declined giving off Washington Sundar to Chennai Super Kings. With this, some discussions took place between both the teams to ensure that a trade deal could take place. Washington Sundar also said that he was unaware of the trade rumours involving him of Chennai Super Kings.
In the previous season, Washington Sundar got a few games to play for Gujarat Titans. But Gujarat knows the real value of the youngster, due to which they are unwilling to release him for the upcoming season. Also, the trade deal between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans for him has been cancelled.
Washington Sundar became a crucial part of the Indian team in the T20I series against Australia. He was a part of the line-up across the majority of the games and made it all count. Due to this reason, it is also being said that Washington Sundar remained the unsung hero of the Indian team for the 2-1 series win.
Following the series, Washington also received the Impact Player of the Series award for his performances. He made sure to contribute for the team at his very best in the only two games which India
During the third T20I, he ended up scoring 49 runs off 23 balls, which helped India to win the match and level the series. His contributions with the bat turned out to be vital, despite him not being used as a bowler. But Washington Sundar made his mark with the ball also,
In this game, he ended up taking 3 wickets for the team in just 8 balls, which helped India to win the game. With his contributions for the team being all-round, Chennai Super Kings showed more interest in having him in their line-up. But this deal involving Sundar has been denied by Gujarat Titans.
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