IPL 2018: 5 players CSK should not retain

Dwayne Smith

Dwayne Smith has retired from international cricket

When Dwayne Smith moved to CSK, he was one half of one of the most destructive opening pairs in the IPL, alongside Brendon McCullum. While both have retired from international cricket, CSK shouldn't be looking at Smith as one of the players to retain.

Despite the fact that he has scored two centuries in this year's CPL, the wealth of options at CSK's disposal means that he should not be at the top of their list. Dwayne Bravo is a better all-round option and Brendon McCullum is a better option as an opener and both of them represent better value as a retention.

More than that, the lack of suitors likely for a retired overseas opener will mean that if CSK do want to buy him back, they can do so for a much cheaper price.