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In the IPL 2026 mini-auction, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) acquired West Indies left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein for his base price of ₹2 crore. No other teams bid for him. Hosein, previously with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2023 (where he played only one game), has a strong T20 record and is expected to add variety to CSK’s spin options. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals secured Ravi Bishnoi for ₹7 crore.
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CSK Snaps Up Akeal Hosein in IPL 2026 Mini-Auction; Bishnoi Goes to Royals
Chennai, India – December 16, 2025 – Chennai Super Kings (CSK) made their first move of the IPL 2026 mini-auction by securing West Indies left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein for his base price of ₹2 crore. No other franchises entered the bidding war for the Trinidadian.
Hosein, who was previously with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2023, played only one match. However, his consistent performances in T20 leagues around the world, coupled with his presence in the West Indies T20I squad, make him a valuable addition to CSK’s spin arsenal. He boasts an impressive T20 record with over 100 wickets at an economy rate of under 7.5 across 150+ matches. CSK management hopes Hosein can bring much-needed variety to their spin department.
In other auction news, Rajasthan Royals (RR) splashed out ₹7 crore to acquire the services of Ravi Bishnoi.
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