Chennai Super Kings can use Ravichandran Ashwin in "a number of ways" in the IPL 2025, said head coach Stephen Fleming after the five-time champions completed the venerable spinner's homecoming at the mega auction here on Sunday.

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.

Ravichandran Ashwin triggered the intense bidding war between four teams as the veteran spinner found a big contract in the IPL 2025 mega auctions. Chennai Super Kings also signed back their former players Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra.

Ashwin's services were snapped up by CSK in the auction, with the franchise outbidding other franchises, including Rajasthan Royals, in intense bidding

Ravichandran Ashwin returns to Chennai Super Kings for a whopping Rs 9.75 crore after an intense bidding war with Rajasthan Royals at the IPL 2025 mega auction. The veteran off-spinner previously played for CSK from 2009 to 2015 and brings a wealth of experience to the team.

Yuzvendra Chahal was bought by Punjab Kings for Rs 18 crore as the Indian spinner said he deserved every penny.

Ashwin was bought by CSK for Rs 9.75 crore during the opening day of the auction, as CSK looked to add players whose skill sets are suited to conditions at the Chepauk, which is known for producing slow and low turners.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won a bidding war against Mumbai Indians, acquiring Afghan spinner Noor Ahmad for Rs 10 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction. CSK outbid Gujarat Titans' Right to Match card, securing the young talent.

The 19-year-old Afghan bowler was roped in by the five-time winners, and the crafty spinner will look to continue his fine showings from his time with the Gujarat Titans.

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Ravichandran Ashwin, having represented the side between 2008 and 2015 will be back for a second stint at the franchise as CSK look to win a record-breaking sixth title in the IPL 2025. Ashwin, now 38,