CSK Eyes All-Rounder Liam Livingstone for IPL 2026

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) should strongly consider acquiring all-rounder Liam Livingstone during the IPL 2026 auction. Despite a less impactful previous IPL season with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Livingstone demonstrated excellent form in recent domestic tournaments, showcasing his batting and bowling prowess. His potential fit within CSK's strategy, particularly his ability to provide crucial middle-order stability and an effective spin-bowling option, makes him an attractive prospect.

Mohammad Kaif suggested that Livingstone could slot in at number five, providing much-needed batting depth and acting as a potential sixth bowler. This is especially pertinent given MS Dhoni's changed batting order. Livingstone's capability to handle pace bowling effectively, alongside Shivam Dube, could create a formidable middle-order partnership that troubles opposition strategies, particularly against pace bowlers.

Furthermore, with key spinners like Ravichandran Ashwin retired and Ravindra Jadeja traded, Livingstone's off-spin bowling offers significant value. His recent development in bowling leg-spin alongside off-spin adds further dimension. As other top all-rounders like Andre Russell and Cameron Green are expected to command high prices, Livingstone presents a potentially more attainable target for CSK, offering substantial value at a likely lower cost.