Captain for Chennai Super Kings in IPL, MS Dhoni, has told the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) management that he wants Sam Curran at any cost from IPL 2023 Auction. Sam Curran has already played for CSK in the previous few Indian Premier League tournaments. He is one of the best all-rounders who are up for sale in this Mini Auction of IPL 2023, which is going to be held in Kochi on 23rd December 2022.
Why does MS Dhoni want to buy Sam Curran for CSK in IPL 2023 Auction?
MS Dhoni is looking at Sam Curran as his potential successor in IPL. Last year, Dhoni handed the captaincy to Ravindra Jadeja for the first few games, but the latter could not handle the pressure and crumble in front of the opponents. CSK then reinstated Dhoni as captain. Now, MS Dhoni is all set to retire from IPL after this year, and he needs a successor who can carry forward the legacy of CSK. Sam Curran has a wonderful record in IPL while playing for Chennai Super Kings, and Dhoni wants to groom him as a future captain that’s why MS Dhoni has instructed his team management to buy Sam Curran at any cost in IPL 2023 Auction.
Sam Curran, Ben Stokes, Cameron Green and Sikandar Raza are the top all-rounders who are up for sale in IPL 2023 Auction. If CSK fails to buy Sam Curran in the IPL 2023 Auction, they will most likely target Cameron Green or Ben Stokes. Both Stokes and Green have the same skills as Sam Curran, making them a great alternative in case CSK fails to buy Sam Curran in IPL 2023 Auction.
How much is CSK going to spend on Sam Curran in IPL 2023 Auction?
Chennai Super Kings has Rs 20.43 Crore as purse money in IPL 2023 Auction. MS Dhoni has instructed CSK management to go after Sam Curran in IPL 2023 Auction and spend as much as RS 12 Crores on him.