With the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) making the rules for the upcoming mega Indian Premier League (IPL) auction official, fans and team managements of various franchises are

The reintroduction of this rule, originally implemented in 2008 and scrapped in 2021, has reignited hopes among CSK fans for their beloved "Thala" to continue his IPL journey.

Explore MS Dhonis salary progression in the IPL since 2008, highlighting his financial journey with the Chennai Super Kings. As IPL 2025 approaches, discover the implications of a potential hefty pay

Dhoni was CSK's second pick in IPL 2022 mega auction for Rs 12 crore. Dhoni, who turned 43 in July, has only played in the IPL since his international retirement in August 2020. However, the player has been tight-lipped about his playing future.

Chennai Super Kings might have some headaches while deciding on their retentions ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auctions. CSK might retain only five players of which two can be uncapped. Here is a list of players the five-time champions might retain and release ahead of the auctions.

A look at the possible IPL retention list for each of the 10 franchises and who would take the risk of using the RTM card at the auction.

The IPL Governing Council finally announced the player retention policy for IPL teams. A number of additions and amendments have been made and all eyes will be on CSK. Will the five-time IPL champions retain MS Dhoni ahead of the IPL mega auction this year?

MS Dhoni is likely to be retained by CSK as an uncapped player ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) finished the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at fifth position and missed the playoffs by a whisker.