Out of favour middle-order batsman, Yuvraj Singh is once again up for grabs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Ahead of the IPL 2019 auction, Yuvraj was among the 11 players released by Kings XI Punjab (KXIP). The dashing left-handed batsman will once again go into the auction pool and hopefully finds a new team. Now that the teams are gearing up for the auction, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans have requested the franchise to pick Yuvraj for the upcoming IPL season. IPL 2019 Auction Date and Time: BCCI Decides to Change Event Timing.

While most of the teams go for younger players, CSK does have a knack of going for experienced players. In fact, in the last season, CSK featured most players who were over 30. Interestingly, CSK has a purse money of Rs.8.40 Crore left and can buy a maximum of two Indian players. So, it seems difficult that Yuvi will don the Yellow jersey, but you never know. CSK and MS Dhoni have a habit of surprising many and they might do it again.

Ahead of the auctions, CSK related three players, Mark Wood, Kanishk Seth, and Kshitiz Sharma and decided to retain the core of the squad. If in case CSK picks Yuvraj it will be difficult for the batsman to find a place in the playing XI. IPL 2019 Auction Date & Schedule: Upcoming Indian Premier League Players Auction to Be Held in December.

CSK on its official Twitter handle posted its squad and wrote, “older, stronger and sharper! The Pride is Back!” Responding to the post, CSK fans requested the franchise to bring Yuvraj on board.

As per the unconfirmed reports, the IPL 2019 auction is scheduled to be held on December 18 in Jaipur. The auction will just be a one-day affair and is likely to start in the evening to gain on the prime-time viewership.

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