IPL 2024 Auction: Five players Chennai Super Kings are likely to target 

The IPL 2024 Player Auction is scheduled to take place in Dubai on 19 December 

The biggest news for CSK fans ahead of IPL 2024 is that of MS Dhoni's retention, meaning that he will play for CSK in at least one more season 

England's Ben Stokes was one of the big names released by CSK 

Ahead of IPL 2024 auction, we take a look at five players CSK could sign 

Having played under Dhoni at CSK before, Shardul Thakur could be in CSK's wish list at the auction. Thakur can take crucial wickets while also playing worthwhile cameos with the bat 

With MS Dhoni's days at CSK likely numbered, CSK could go for Shah Rukh Khan as a possible finisher option 

Karun Nair could be the perfect replacement for someone like Ambati Rayudu  at CSK. Karun also brings an immense experience of playing in the IPL  having scored 1496 runs from 76 matches 

Chris Woakes has the ability to swing the ball while also proving vital lower down the batting order by scoring runs in crucial moments of a game

South Africa's Gerald Coetzee could be in huge demand having taken 20 wickets in ODI World Cup. Coetzee could help CSK end the search for an overseas pacer