The trio has failed to impress with their performances in the previous editions of the IPL. According to a report, a CSK official has given a statement that Raina will be back for Yellow Army in IPL 2021. The one-time champions only managed six wins and finished at the last spot. Chennai team official provides update, BJP likely to release Bengal candidate list today; a day ahead of PM Modi's Brigade rally, Health Ministry ordered by ECI to follow poll guidelines 'in spirit' after TMC complaint, Pakistan PM Imran Khan wins vote of confidence; secures 178 votes in National Assembly, India defeat England by innings & 25 runs to seal Test series, qualify for ICC WTC Final, CSK retain Suresh Raina for IPL 2021, cloud of doubt over Jadhav, Chawla's future: Report. Suresh Raina to return, no place for Cheteshwar Pujara: Chennai Super Kings strongest playing XI for IPL 2021 MS Dhoni to Virat Kohli: A look at IPL's 100 crore-club “Last year it was unfortunate and we have learnt our lesson. I haven't seen my kids for more than 20 days, even after coming back, since I am in quarantine." In 2020, he stepped down during the season, handing over the charge to Eoin Morgan. Listen without limits with BBC Sounds. “He will be with us. The date of the auction hasn't been announced but it is confirmed to take place next month. READ | Is MS Dhoni NOT Keen On Retaining Suresh Raina? Surely, the team management wouldn't be impressed with his performance and might look for others who can score quickly and consistently. The three-time champions will also miss the services of Australian all-rounder Shane Watson, who announced his retirement after the IPL 2020 in UAE. Surprisingly picked for captaincy job over Robin Uthappa, Karthik hasn't had a great run in 3 years. This means that there are chances that Suresh Raina might be back in auction for the first time since 2008 for the 2021 edition of the cash-rich league. Harbhajan Singh took to Twitter to inform his fans about his contract with CSK coming to an end and expressed his gratitude to Chennai Super Kings' staff, management and fans. The ace spinner, who was roped in by CSK two years ago, bid farewell to the Super Kings while terming his experience with MS Dhoni & co as 'great'. As per ANI sources, CSK has decided to retain the former India batsman along with star players Faf du Plessis and Dwayne Bravo. Update – According to one of the highly placed source in BCCI, IPL 2021 will start on 11th April and will be concluded either on 5th or 6th June.. Update – Dream 11 replaces Vivo as IPL 2020 title sponsor, to pay BCCI Rs 222 crore, and Dream11 seeking to extend the contract for 2021 and 2022 if Vivo didn’t come back. Chennai Team Official Provides Update, READ | Tim Paine Denies Justin Langer's 'We Took India Lightly' Claim, Ignores Starc Criticism. Another veteran who could be shockingly released is Steven Smith, under whom Rajasthan Royals endured a poor run in IPL 2020. IPL 2021: ‘Suresh Raina Coming Back Will be a Huge Boost For CSK’ – Gautam Gambhir Ahead of Auction. Facebook Twitter. Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh revealed that his contract with the Chennai Super Kings ended on Wednesday and that he will no longer be a part of the IPL side. Not a big surprise but considering that he left his previous team - Rajasthan Royals - for Delhi Capitals, Ajinkya Rahane's release could be a big shock. With the mini-auction for the IPL 2021 inching closer, the Chennai Super Kings led by former India skipper MS Dhoni has decided to retain Suresh Raina. "Raina will definitely be a part of the CSK family. As per the recent developments, Chennai Super Kings have parted ways with six players ahead of the mini-auction. They can continue to trade players till February 4. It is expected that Chennai, one team that only had Rs 15 lakh left after the last auction, would release at least two big salaried players in Kedar Jadhav and Piyush Chawla and increase their purse. Though Srinivasan kept the door ajar for Raina to make a comeback, it is unlikely that he will now return to UAE to be part of IPL 2020. Had Suresh Raina stayed in UAE for IPL 2020, no one would have questioned his future with the Yellow Army but his absence has certainly raised doubts. IPL 2021 Suresh Raina News: Chennai Super Kings Vice Captain Suresh Raina is all set to return for the 14th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL 2021). IPL 2021: ‘Suresh Raina Coming Again Will probably be a Big Enhance For CSK’ – Gautam Gambhir Forward of Public sale . Speaking to PTI, the sourced hinted that Raina's days as a CSK cricketer are probably over and that the 33-year-old might be back in auction for IPL 2021. Suresh Raina's return and the addition of Robin Uthappa also make it easy for CSK to fix the remaining pieces of the puzzle at the IPL 2021 Auction, scheduled for February 18 in Chennai.