The Indian Premier League (IPL) will have a big auction in 2025. This is a time when teams can choose players. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is a team in the IPL, and they want to keep their famous player, MS Dhoni.
New rules now say a team can keep a player like Dhoni for less money. Dhoni stopped playing for India’s national team some years ago. The new rules say these players can be treated like new players who have yet to play for their country.
CSK might keep Dhoni for less money so that they have more money to get other players in the big auction. This way, Dhoni can still play for CSK, and the team can also get new, young players. But we don’t know if this will happen because CSK hasn’t said anything about it yet.
As the Indian Premier League (IPL) prepares for the highly anticipated 2025 mega auction, reports indicate that the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) plan to retain their iconic player, MS Dhoni. This decision comes amidst speculation that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to revive the player retention policy for the upcoming season.
The IPL mega auction, scheduled for December, is reportedly considering a host location outside India. While the BCCI has not officially announced the retention rules, franchises are expected to have until mid-November to finalize their decisions. The auction is also anticipated to feature the return of Right to Match (RTM) options, adding an additional layer of strategy for teams.
According to reports, CSK aims to take advantage of the revised retention guidelines that allow teams to retain up to six players through retention and RTM cards. With a maximum of five capped players (Indian or overseas) and two uncapped players eligible for retention, CSK may choose to retain Dhoni as an uncapped player, given his retirement from international cricket several years ago.
By strategically retaining Dhoni at a lower cost, CSK would have more financial flexibility to pursue young talent in the mega auction. Although CSK has not confirmed its plans, the potential decision to retain Dhoni reflects the franchise’s continued faith in the legendary player’s abilities and influence, both on and off the field. As the IPL 2025 mega auction draws closer, fans eagerly await official announcements regarding team rosters and the future of their favorite players.
Recent reports by RevSportzGlobal suggest that if the BCCI permits franchises to retain five players for the upcoming IPL 2025 season, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) plans to include Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni, and Matheesha Pathirana on their retention list. Notably, Dhoni is expected to be placed in the lowest bid category as part of a mutual agreement between the player and the franchise, potentially allowing CSK to optimize its salary cap management.
Despite stepping down as captain ahead of the 2024 season, Dhoni’s influence on CSK remains steadfast. Throughout the previous season, he played all 14 games and contributed 161 runs, including 14 boundaries and 13 sixes. Even without the captaincy, Dhoni’s leadership and experience have shaped the team’s performance and morale. As CSK prepares for the IPL 2025 mega auction, the potential retention of these critical players underscores the franchise’s dedication to maintaining a balanced mix of seasoned veterans and promising young talent.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly considering reintroducing a rule that would classify players who have been retired from international cricket for at least five years as uncapped. This potential change could significantly benefit the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), allowing them to retain their esteemed player, MS Dhoni, as an uncapped player. This would enable CSK to preserve more of their salary cap for other key players on their roster.
Under previous regulations, retaining an uncapped player cost a franchise only INR four crore, a stark contrast to the INR 12 crore CSK paid to retain Dhoni in 2022. With the potential return of this rule, CSK could strategically manage its salary cap while maintaining the invaluable presence of Dhoni, whose experience and leadership have been instrumental to the team’s success throughout the years. As the BCCI finalizes its decision, fans eagerly await the potential impact on CSK’s roster and the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction.
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