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Chennai Super Kings clarified that Dewald Brevis was signed up at Rs 2.2 crore in IPL 2025. (BCCI)

Explained: What's the controversy involving R Ashwin and CSK's signing of Dewald Brevis?

August 19, 2025 8:28 am

Ashwin’s former teammate Anirudha Srikkanth criticised the former India all-rounder for discussing a teammate’s contract on public forum.

Ashwin has reacted to CSK's clarification on the Dewald Brevis signing. (BCCI)

'No one at fault': Ashwin responds after CSK clarification on Dewald Brevis signing

August 17, 2025 10:36 am

Ashwin said that his words about Dewald Brevis' replacement signing at CSK may have been misconstrued and that several teams have made big-money replacement picks in the past, citing Chris Gayle's example.

Chennai Super Kings clears air on Dewald Brevis signing, refutes R Ashwin's claims on paying more than Rs 2.2 crore in IPL 2025

August 16, 2025 3:49 pm

The existing IPL rules state that the signing of a replacement player cannot exceed that of the player he will be replacing on the roster, with Chennai Super Kings affirming that they had not paid more than Rs 2.2 crore to acquire Dewald Brevis as a replacement player.

R Ashwin feels the chances of Sanju Samson's move to CSK look bleak. (BCCI)

R Ashwin explains why Sanju Samson's CSK trade will not work out this time, 'Chennai don't believe in...'

August 14, 2025 3:16 pm

Ashwin explained that Chennai Super Kings do not generally incline towards trading players and will not certainly give away players worth Rs 18 crore to match a Sanju Samson deal.

Srikkanth referred to Samson's huge popularity in Chennai and his speciality as a keeper-batter-cum leader that makes him an able fit for the 44-year-old Dhoni at CSK. (BCCI)

'Sanju Samson right replacement for MS Dhoni in CSK, he's quite popular in Chennai', says Kris Srikkanth

August 10, 2025 12:40 pm

Srikkanth, however, ceded that the Rajasthan Royals must find a way to retain Sanju Samson after having started a fresh Mega Auction cycle earlier this year with the team built around the Kerala star.

Kris Srikkanth has backed R Ashwin's exit from Chennai Super Kings. (BCCI)

'It will be a super move for CSK if they let go of R Ashwin': Krishnamachari Srikkanth backs spin legend's exit

August 10, 2025 10:45 am

Srikkanth also added that no cricketer in India is indispensable, citing Ashwin's mid-series Test retirement during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in 2024.

In case Ashwin joins another franchise, there is room for conflict of interest and given the complexities involved it would be interesting to see how this plays out in the coming weeks.

R Ashwin and Chennai Super Kings could part ways ahead of the next IPL season, within a year after homecoming

August 08, 2025 4:56 pm

Ashwin's role with CSK’s High Performance Centre and Super Kings Academy, however, could make things complicated.

Ruturaj Gaikwad will join Yorkshire for rest of the County Championship summer in England. (PTI)

Ruturaj Gaikwad joins Yorkshire for County Championship, 2025/26 One Day Cup season

June 10, 2025 2:59 pm

The 28-year-old Ruturaj Gaikwad will also be in contention to feature for Yorkshire in the One Day Cup during the stint.

Suresh Raina made a cryptic revelation that possibly hinted at a CSK reunion in 2026. (BCCI)

Suresh Raina to become CSK batting coach in IPL 2026? Assistant bowling coach responds

May 26, 2025 8:48 am

Suresh Raina made a cryptic statement that was soon taken on by fans and social media to be a signal that the CSK legend could return to the franchise as a batting coach, a role currently led by Michael Hussey, in 2026.

IPL 2025: Players list, impact subs, full squad for Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings match

May 26, 2025 10:46 am

Gujarat Titans will take on Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League match in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

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Explained: What's the controversy involving R Ashwin and CSK's signing of Dewald Brevis?

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Chennai Super Kings clears air on Dewald Brevis signing, refutes R Ashwin's claims on paying more than Rs 2.2 crore in IPL 2025

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