IPL 2026: Before the start of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League, five-time champion Chennai Super Kings has made several major changes to further strengthen its team. This season, some new faces in the team will be seen playing on the field in the yellow jersey of CSK for the first time. The special thing is that among these players, the names of Team India’s star wicketkeeper batsman Sanju Samson and young batsman Sarfaraz Khan are also included.

These 5 players will debut for CSK in IPL 2026

1. Sanju Samson

The first name in this list is that of Team India’s star wicketkeeper batsman Sanju Samson. For IPL 2026, CSK has included Samson in the team through a trade deal. Sanju Samson looked in tremendous form in the T20 World Cup 2026. He played an important role in India winning the title. In such a situation, with the arrival of Sanju, CSK team is looking stronger.

2. Sarfaraz Khan

The second name in this list is that of Indian star batsman Sarfaraz Khan. CSK has bought him for IPL 2026 at a base price of Rs 75 lakh. Sarfaraz has performed brilliantly in domestic cricket in recent times. In such a situation, it is believed that he will strengthen the team by scoring fast runs in the middle order.

3. Rahul Chahar

The third name in this list is that of Indian leg spinner Rahul Chahar. Rahul will be seen playing for CSK in IPL 2026. The team had bought him in the auction for Rs 5.60 crore. Before this, he has mainly played for Mumbai Indians, Rising Pune Supergiant, Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Now he will be seen playing for CSK in the upcoming season.

4. Matt Henry

The fourth name in this list is that of New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry. Kiwi bowlers will be seen playing for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026. The franchise had bought him for Rs 2 crore in the mini auction.

5. Akil Hussain

The fifth and last name in this list is that of West Indies spin all-rounder Akil Hussain. Akil Hussain will be seen playing in CSK jersey in IPL 2026. The franchise had bought him in the mini auction for the base price of Rs 2 crore.