Star India all-rounder Axar Patel has been linked to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in recent days, and speculation has risen with the IPL 2027 trade window still open.
Star India all-rounder Axar Patel has been linked to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in recent days, and speculation has risen with the IPL 2027 trade window still open. Axar, who bats and bowls left-handed, has spent the last eight seasons with Delhi Capitals (DC). While any concrete development hasn’t been revealed on that front yet, veteran India cricketer Hanuma Vihari sent a warning to CSK in their hunt for Axar. Vihari particularly named one player whom CSK should not let go of in case there’s a trade for Axar with DC.
“Axar Patel could bring added value to CSK. They missed out on the No. 6 and No. 7 roles last year. They also need a left-arm spinner. Prashant Veer did not create much impact,” Vihari said, speaking on his YouTube channel, as quoted by Sportskeeda.
Vihari stated that CSK should not give away Afghan spinner Noor Ahmad, and even admitted that letting Dewald Brevis go would be a “big call”. CSK had purchased Noor Ahmad for Rs 10 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction.
“Letting go of Noor Ahmed will be a bad trade. Even if they let Brevis go, it will be a big call. But maybe that is why they have taken Liam Livingstone for that role,” Vihari pointed out.
“If they want Axar, they might have to let Brevis go. With Axar coming, both the batting and bowling will be set. Livingstone can also bowl a few overs. Noor and Axar in tandem at the Chepauk will be very effective,” he added.
Axar Patel is presently Delhi Capitals captain, having assumed the role ahead of IPL 2025. In two seasons, however, he has failed to guide DC to the playoffs. IPL 2026 was also a poor year for Axar personally.
