The owners of Chennai Super Kings also own Joburg Super Kings in the SA20 League and the Texas Super Kings in the Major League Cricket. Usually, they try to find a common batch of cricketers who represent them in all these leagues. Hence, if they have signed a player for one tournament, more often than not, this player will also be targeted for their squad in another league. On that note, here, we take a look at the list of two new Joburg Super Kings players whom CSK should target for IPL 2025.
1) Jonny Bairstow
Jonny Bairstow was a big move by JSK for SA20 2025. With Reeze Hendricks not doing so well, the team had to work on the top order. They had retained Faf du Plessis and now, they have pulled off a coup by partnering Jonny Bairstow with him at the top of the order.
Jonny is an excellent T20 cricketer and would straightaway add value to the side. He has loads of experience and on his day, he could easily win a game for his side. Therefore, CSK should also target the cricketer and also because he can keep wickets.
2) Tabraiz Shamsi
Tabraiz Shamsi is one of the new Joburg Super Kings players whom CSK should target for IPL 2025. It has been a while since CSK has had a good leg-spinner in the side. The last option they had was Imran Tahir and it was quite a few years ago. For the pitch at Chepauk, a good leg-spin option is a must.
JSK executed a brilliant trade by bringing Shamsi to the franchise. Along with Imran Tahir, he would form a brilliant partnership in the spin department. Shamsi can surely weave his magic at a venue like Chepauk. He offers variety, as well. The South African cricketer is a passionate man and would be a top choice for CSK, too.
