'Axar turns Yellow': CSK teases fans with trade rumour as they post photograph of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Axar Patel

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • CSK fuelled trade rumours by posting a photograph of Axar Patel with captain Ruturaj Gaikwad.
  • Chennai Super Kings could sign Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel ahead of the IPL 2027 campaign. 
  • Fans hailed the possible transfer as they see Patel as Jadeja's like-for-like replacement.

CSK teases fans with trade rumour as they post photograph of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Axar Patel

On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, Chennai Super Kings decided to tease their fans with some trade rumours as they were seen sharing a photograph of their captain Ruturaj Gaikwad with star Indian all-rounder and Delhi Capitals captain, Axar Patel. 

In the photo, Patel can be seen having a fun conversation with Gaikwad in New Zealand after the second ODI, which India won on Saturday.

In the caption of the photo on their 'X' post, CSK wrote, "Post-game smiles!"

The post naturally fuelled speculation of a possible IPL trade talk between DC and CSK, which could see Patel moving to the five-time champions.

DC have already signed Rishabh Pant right after the end of the IPL 2026 campaign as the experienced wicket-keeper batter returned to the franchise from LSG after two years.

With KL Rahul already in the squad, DC now have two senior stars who are capable of leading the franchise and as a result they could be tempted to release Patel for a sizable amount of in exchange of quality alternative. 

MORE: IPL 2027 trade tracker: Complete list of all player and cash deals

Fans react to CSK's Axar Patel post

A section of the CSK fans were puzzled but most of them seemed elated to see the experienced all-rounder moving to their team. Many fans hailed the decision to include a left-arm spin all-rounder, who can perform the role of Ravindra Jadeja, who left the franchise a year ago to move back to Rajasthan Royals.

MORE: 'Biggest IPL trade in years': Fans excited as MI and PBKS set to swap Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh in trade deal

Completed trades so far before IPL 2027 mini auction

PlayerFromToFee/SalaryPurse ImpactRishabh PantLucknow Super GiantsDelhi CapitalsINR 15 croreDC loses ~INR 1.25 croreKuldeep YadavDelhi CapitalsLucknow Super GiantsINR 13.50 croreLSG gains ~INR 13.75 croreT NatarajanDelhi CapitalsSunrisers HyderabadINR 5 croreSRH loses 4.40 croreZeeshan AnsariSunrisers HyderabadDelhi CapitalsINR 40 lakhsDC gains INR 5.35 croreLiam LivingstoneSunrisers HyderabadChennai Super KingsINR 6 croreNet effect of the swap: CSK loses ~INR 2.20 crore, SRH gains ~INR 9.20 croreJack EdwardsSunrisers HyderabadChennai Super KingsINR 3 croreKhaleel AhmedChennai Super KingsSunrisers HyderabadINR 4.80 croreNathan EllisChennai Super KingsSunrisers HyderabadINR 2 crore

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