The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have released New Zealand batsman Devon Conway, a move confirmed by the player himself just before the IPL 2026 retention deadline. Conway, who has been part of the CSK squad for three seasons since his IPL debut in 2022, expressed his sincere thanks to the passionate CSK supporters for their encouragement during his time with the team. His initial IPL season saw him score 252 runs at an average of 42, demonstrating his potential. Conway’s 2023 campaign was particularly stellar, yielding 672 runs with six half-centuries, making him one of the top performers of that season. After being sidelined for the entire IPL 2024 season, he was bought back by CSK for INR 6.25 crore in the mega auction. However, his recent form saw him score 156 runs in six matches. This release signifies a potential transition for Conway to a new IPL team as CSK looks to revamp its squad for IPL 2026. Speculation is rife about other potential player movements, with names like Rahul Tripathi and Rachin Ravindra also being mentioned as possible releases.
