The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have dominated headlines in the lead-up to the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. The Men in Yellow have reportedly been active in the trade market, with several high-profile deals being speculated about in the media.
In IPL 2025, the Super Kings endured a miserable campaign, being knocked out of the playoff race early. However, one of their saving graces during the season was their work in the replacement market, where they managed to secure a few key pieces for their future. While temporary replacements cannot be retained, CSK only signed permanent ones and are eligible to keep hold of them ahead of the deadline.
### CSK’s Squad for IPL 2025:
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rahul Tripathi, Shaik Rasheed, Deepak Hooda, Andre Siddarth, Devon Conway, MS Dhoni, Vansh Bedi, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, R Ashwin, Sam Curran, Rachin Ravindra, Vijay Shankar, Anshul Kamboj, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Noor Ahmad, Shreyas Gopal, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Mukesh Choudhary, Gurjapneet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Ayush Mhatre (r), Dewald Brevis (r), Urvil Patel (r).
—
### What CSK Must Do with Their Replacement Signings
#### Verdict: Retain All Three – Mhatre, Brevis & Urvil
When it comes to Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Brevis, CSK’s decision is glaringly obvious. The two young batters were the team’s standout performers earlier this year and are integral to their future plans.
Mhatre, still a teenager, possesses immense potential, while Brevis has already transformed into one of the most dangerous batters in world cricket. Rumors suggest that Chennai could also sign another major top-order option in Sanju Samson.
While that could raise some questions about the ideal batting order—especially in the top four—Mhatre has likely done enough to be persisted with at the top. Meanwhile, Brevis will undoubtedly nail down an overseas slot in the middle order.
The situation with Urvil Patel, however, might be slightly trickier. CSK officials have confirmed that MS Dhoni will be available for the IPL 2026 season, and with Samson’s potential arrival, the Men in Yellow will have two main wicket-keeping options.
Young Vansh Bedi was set to make his IPL debut in 2025 after impressing the side in the nets, but a knee injury prevented that from happening. CSK is the kind of franchise that retains talented young players, and Bedi could feature prominently in the upcoming season.
Nevertheless, Urvil Patel plays an exciting brand of cricket that deserves a place in the Super Kings’ future. Known for having one of the highest strike rates among Indian T20 batters, he also played a couple of sizzling cameos. Even if the 27-year-old isn’t in the first-choice playing XI, having him in the mix can only strengthen the squad.
In conclusion, CSK should retain all three of Mhatre, Brevis, and Urvil—there’s virtually no doubt about that.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/analyzing-whether-csk-s-replacement-signings-ipl-2025-retained-ft-dewald-brevis