A strange controversy related to a former Indian player has come to light in the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi. Ravichandran Ashwin and their long-term franchises, Chennai Super Kings (CSK)After his retirement from the IPL in August 2025, Ashwin has become a popular digital analyst, but his recent ‘perfect’ predictions have put him at odds with the CSK faithful,
Off spinner correctly predicts Super Kings will break the bank for uncapped Indian domestic stars Karthik Sharma And Prashant Veer, A prediction that came true just minutes later when CSK acquired both for Rs 14.2 crore. Ashwin faces viral allegations due to this supernatural accuracy “leak” Confidential scouting targets of franchises, potentially allowing rival teams to raise prices. Amid a flurry of memes and angry tweets, Ashwin finally broke his silence on December 18, 2025, using his trademark wit to refute the claims and defend his analytical ability in the high-stakes digital age.
Former off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin denies leaking CSK’s IPL 2026 auction plans
The primary catalyst for the reaction was the record-breaking nature of CSK’s acquisitions. by joint spending 28.4 crores On two uncapped players, CSK effectively set a new benchmark for domestic evaluation, but many fans felt that Ashwin’s social media gave the teams a “heads-up”. Sunrisers Hyderabad And Kolkata Knight Riders Leverage to increase bids.
However, Ashwin found the idea that billion-dollar franchises based their strategies on his tweets inherently ridiculous. Addressing a fan on Twitter who asked how happy he is after “leaking all the selections”, Ashwin replied with a laughing emoji: “How are you guys able to believe these lies? The ‘Orange Army’ (SRH) had Muralitharan, Vettori, analysts and scouts sitting across the table and yet they believed my tweet? Use some logic!” Their response demonstrated an important reality of the modern IPL auction, with each team now employing a rigorous scouting network that identifies its “hidden gems,” It has become inevitable that top tier domestic actors like Karthik and Prashanth will trigger a massive bidding war despite the buzz on social media.
How are you people able to believe these lies?🤣🤣 https://t.co/5yzWUZjuta
– Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) 17 December 2025
Muralitharan, Vettori, analysts and scouts were sitting at the table in the Orange Army and yet they believed my tweets.🤓🤓 https://t.co/Q5r9W07VCW
– Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) 17 December 2025
CSK’s evolution: From dad’s army to a youth-driven future
Beyond the Ashwin drama, the 2026 auction signaled a historic shift in the DNA of Chennai Super Kings, moving away from their traditional reliance on veteran experience towards a high-risk, high-reward youth policy. head coach Stephen Fleming It was clarified that the search for 19-year-old keeper-batsman Karthik from Rajasthan and versatile all-rounder Prashant from Uttar Pradesh was going on for more than a year.
Fleming said, “We have been watching Karthik for some time now; He was with us last year as a net bowler. These were not ‘leaks’ or impulse purchases; They were targeted replacements for the core that we lost after the Ravindra Jadeja trade. While Ashwin’s retirement has left a void in the locker room, his role as a public “explorer of the game” continues to bridge the gap between fans and the technical side of the game. Like despite missing the target cameron greenWhich went to KKR for a record Rs 25.2 crore, the CSK management is confident that their investment of Rs 28 crore in youth will provide the long-term stability needed to reclaim the trophy in the post-Dhoni era.
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