Chennai Super Kings, the joint-most successful IPL franchise having won five IPL titles, narrowly missed out on a playoff spot in the most disappointing way last season. However, the mega auction is chance for the Yellove Army to rebuild its core.

Chennai Super Kings opened their account by bringing home New Zealand batter Devon Conway for Rs 6.25 crore on Day 1 of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction in Jeddah on Sunday. They quickly added Rahul Tripathi for Rs 3.

In an exclusive interview with India Today, Richard Madley recalled how the Rs 8 crore hammer drop for MS Dhoni in the inaugural IPL auction became a defining moment for cricket and the start of Chennai Super Kings' incredible legacy.

Check out full squad of Chennai Super Kings and the complete players list after the 2025 IPL mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Ashwin's services were snapped up by CSK in the auction, with the franchise outbidding other franchises, including Rajasthan Royals, in intense bidding

Ravichandran Ashwin, having represented the side between 2008 and 2015 will be back for a second stint at the franchise as CSK look to win a record-breaking sixth title in the IPL 2025. Ashwin, now 38,