Devon Conway confirms CSK departure ahead of IPL 2026 retentions
What's the story
New Zealand opener Devon Conway has confirmed his release from the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the IPL 2026 retentions. The announcement comes a day before the official retention deadline for all franchises. Conway's exit marks the end of his three-season stint with CSK, during which he became a key player for the team.
Departure details
Conway's performance and farewell message
Conway's performance in IPL 2025 was below par, prompting CSK to release him. He had a stellar season in 2023, scoring 672 runs at an average of 51.69. However, his form dipped sharply in IPL 2025 after missing the previous season. He could only score 156 runs in six innings at an average of 26 and a strike rate of 131.09. Conway thanked CSK fans for their support over the years with a heartfelt message on social media platform X.
Twitter Post
Here is the post!
Thank you to all loyal fans of CSK for amazing 3 years support💛👋@ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/7W9sYMErEy
— Devon Conway (@D_Conway88) November 14, 2025
Team changes
CSK's squad overhaul ahead of IPL 2026
Team CSK is also said to be releasing other players like Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Rachin Ravindra, Vijay Shankar, and Jamie Overton. The team is also part of a major trade that will see Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran head to Rajasthan Royals with Sanju Samson moving to CSK. During his stint with CSK, Conway played 29 matches scoring 1,080 runs at 43.20 and strike rate of 139.72. Notably, he missed the 2024 edition due to injury issues.