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IPL Retentions: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is likely to part ways with Chennai Super Kings with reports of him having discussions over his future with the franchise doing the rounds on the internet. Notably, retentions are still two months away from getting finalised and the report in PTI stated that Ashwin has done his conversation with CSK's top brass already.

Interestingly, the 38-year-old Ashwin, who bid adieu to international cricket last year, was roped in for Rs 9.75 crore in the mega auction before the 2025 season as part of homecoming for the franchise.

"It is early stages to decide on any player's future. The cut off date for retention is yet to be announced. So we have time," an IPL source was quoted as saying by PTI.

"It's a pre-auction plan to hold discussions with players and Ashwin, being a senior, is part of it. It is a mutual discussion to understand his role in the team ahead of next IPL season," he added.

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He later went on to play for the now-defunct Rising Pune Super Giant and the then Kings XI Punjab (currently Punjab Kings) in 2018.

He played nine games in the season gone by, picking up just seven wickets in a largely disappointing season for the team as it finished bottom of the heap with four wins and 10 losses.

Sanju Samson To CSK?

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There are speculations that CSK might rope in wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, who wants to leave his current team -- Rajasthan Royals. There are also reports that KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) are also interested in roping Sanju Samson for their side.

"We have certain players in our mind to add to our line up next season. But so far, we have not had discussions with anyone, as I said there is a lot of time for player retention etc," the source said.