Top 4 CSK's smartest picks in recent times

#1 Dwayne Bravo - 2012 to 2015 & 2018

Dwayne Bravo has been one of the most influential players in the IPL. He was initially part of Mumbai Indians and the franchise could not use him to his full potential. CSK always have shown interest in quality all-rounders and they bid for Bravo who became a part of the CSK family from 2012.

Bravo has been one of the smartest T20 cricketers around the world. The value he brings to the table with his belligerent batting, smart bowling and electrifying fielding is immense. He has had impact performances right from the first season.

Bravo scored 371 runs with the bat at an average of 47 and ended the 2012 IPL season with 15 wickets and became CSK's highest wicket-taker.

Bravo won the Purple Cap for being the highest wicket-taker in 2013 IPL with 32 wickets at an average of 9.50. He won his second Purple Cap playing for CSK with 26 wickets in the 2015 IPL. Bravo was retained by CSK in 2018 IPL using the Right-to-Match card for 6.40 Crores.

Bravo will be appearing for CSK in the 2019 IPL and he will be one of the match-winners for sure.