The Chennai Super Kings have sparked significant speculation ahead of the IPL 2026 auction with a cleverly crafted social media post shared on December 10. With the auction set for December 16 in Abu Dhabi, fans and analysts are dissecting every frame of CSK’s teaser to understand the franchise’s plans—especially their reported interest in Australian all-rounder Cameron Green.
The video features CSK’s mascot, Leo, wandering through a bustling marketplace. In a particularly intriguing moment, Leo walks past stalls selling green vegetables and chillies. The camera highlights the “green” items in close-up, yet Leo chooses to ignore them entirely.
This subtle cue has sparked a wave of discussion online, with many wondering whether CSK is hinting at signing Cameron Green—or is intentionally misleading fans. The teaser then shifts to another symbolic segment. Leo approaches a vendor, whispers something, and receives Kashmiri apples, a packet of Tamil Nadu’s famous mixture, and a box of kiwis.
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The selection seems deliberate: possibly pointing toward CSK targeting a Jammu & Kashmir player, a Tamil Nadu-origin cricketer not currently representing the state, and a New Zealand player. The franchise has a history of using storytelling in its announcements, making fans even more eager to decode the clues.
Leo Vazhi, Thani Vazhi 😉🦁#LeoHotline pic.twitter.com/82IrWALVTG
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) December 10, 2025
This buzz comes shortly after CSK’s major trade that sent Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to the Rajasthan Royals in exchange for Sanju Samson. With this reshuffle, it’s clear CSK will be eyeing a pace-bowling all-rounder, someone who can strengthen the lower order while contributing consistently with the ball. Reports have suggested that Green, listed at a base price of INR 2 crore, has been on CSK’s radar for some time.
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Heading into the auction, CSK have nine available slots, including four overseas positions, and a hefty INR 43.40 crore remaining in their purse. After finishing last for the first time in their IPL history, the franchise released players such as Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Matheesha Pathirana, Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar, and others. With so much room to rebuild, all eyes are now on Chennai—and whether Cameron Green will indeed be part of their next chapter.
