Mon Nov 25 02:03:20 UTC 2024: ## Chennai Super Kings Splurge INR 9.75 Crore to Repatriate Star Spinner Ashwin

**Jeddah, Saudi Arabia –** In a dramatic turn of events at the IPL 2025 mega auction, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) secured the services of veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for a whopping INR 9.75 crore. The bidding war for the 38-year-old, who last played for CSK in 2015, saw participation from Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore, pushing the price significantly beyond his base price of INR 2 crore. Even Ashwin’s previous team, Rajasthan Royals, entered the fray, but ultimately CSK prevailed.

Ashwin’s return to Chennai marks a reunion with captain MS Dhoni, under whom he enjoyed considerable success earlier in his IPL career, notably contributing to CSK’s title wins in 2010 and 2011. His 2024 season with Rajasthan Royals was relatively subdued, yielding only nine wickets in 15 matches.

CSK’s spending spree didn’t end with Ashwin. They also exercised their Right to Match (RTM) card to retain Rachin Ravindra for INR 4 crore and acquired Devon Conway for INR 6.25 crore. The franchise clearly signaled its intent to bolster its squad for the upcoming season.

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