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CSK IPL 2025 Retention Players List: What it means for MS Dhoni and Chennai Super King’s future

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The countdown has begun for IPL franchises as they race to finalize their player retention lists ahead of the mega auction. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has yet to confirm the number of players each team can retain. The uncertainty looms large, especially for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), whose retention strategy could determine if MS Dhoni continues to play in the upcoming season.

CSK’s IPL Retention Players List

According to RevSportz, CSK has already prepared a shortlist of five players it aims to retain before the auction. While speculations suggest that BCCI might allow teams to retain up to six players, including the Right-To-Match (RTM) option, an official confirmation is still awaited. The players reportedly on CSK’s retention list are

➤ Ruturaj Gaikwad

➤ Ravindra Jadeja

➤ Shivam Dube

➤ Matheesha Pathirana

➤ MS Dhoni

Notably absent from the list are players like

➤ Deepak Chahar

➤ Devon Conway

➤ Daryl Mitchell

➤ Maheesh Theekshana.

The Impact of Retention Policies on Dhoni’s Future

With Dhoni possibly not playing beyond the 2025 season, CSK’s decisions in this auction are crucial. The franchise had previously requested the BCCI to reinstate a rule that would allow them to retain retired players in the uncapped category. The rule, in effect from 2008 to 2021, permitted players who had retired from international cricket for over five years to be classified as uncapped. This policy change could favor Dhoni, who retired in 2019, by placing him in a lower pay category.

Uncertainty Over BCCI’s Decision

CSK’s management is anxiously waiting for clarity from the BCCI on whether the old retention rule will be reinstated. A positive decision could offer CSK a significant strategic advantage, allowing them to retain Dhoni at a minimal cost. Dhoni, aiming for a strong finish in the 2025 season, remains hopeful despite CSK’s failure to make the playoffs in 2024. His continuation largely hinges on the BCCI’s final call on the retention guidelines.

As the cricketing world watches closely, the outcome of BCCI’s retention policy will not only shape CSK’s future but also play a pivotal role in determining if fans will witness Dhoni in action for another season.

Source: msn

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