As Chennai Super Kings looked to add players whose skill sets are suited to conditions at the Chepauk, which is known for producing slow and low turners, the five-time champions bought India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for Rs 9.

Making smart buys was the highlight for Chennai Super Kings at the IPL 2025 mega auction. They picked the likes of Rachin Ravindra, Sam Curran, Rahul Tripathi and Devon Conway at bargain prices. Here is CSK's full squad for IPL 2025 after the mega auction.

"He does the same as ( Ravindra) Jadeja at the moment, but looking forward there could be an opportunity, so if his development continues, he is a very silky player and we are really happy to have him at that price," Fleming said.