The wait is over and new rules are out. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided that IPL franchises can retain a total of six players from their existing squad. This could be a massive chance for franchises who already had invested a lot in their players’ development and now can keep half of their squad including the established stars. Here comes the catch, whether teams decide to keep hold of upcoming stars or faces of the franchise. For Chennai Super Kings (CSK) it’s a no brainer though who will be looking to retain MS Dhoni under IPL 2025 retention rules, as he is not only a ‘face of the franchise or even the tournament’ but a proven match winner and brain behind team’s tactics. Here is how CSK can retain MS Dhoni under IPL 2025 retention rules. MS Dhoni Likely To Be Placed in 'Uncapped Player' Category Ahead of IPL 2025 Auction: Report.

How Can CSK Retain MS Dhoni Under ‘Uncapped Player’ Rule in IPL 2025 Retentions?

Chennai Super Kings won five IPL titles and MS Dhoni was a major part of all those title run. So even if MSD is 43, he is maturing like a fine wine and many fans always want him in the team. While watching Dhoni in another team jersey is next to impossible, here is how CSK can retain their former captain. CSK can retain their MS Dhoni as an uncapped player under the new IPL 2025 retention rules.

The rule, scrapped in 2021, applies to Indian players who retired from international cricket at least five years before the relevant season. The rule allows Indian players who had retired from international cricket at least five years before the relevant season to go into the auction as uncapped players. Legendary India cricketer MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket in 2020 and brought his glittering career to an end. This means Dhoni now will be eligible in 2025 just by fulfilling the ‘five-year’ criteria. MS Dhoni To Retire Before IPL 2025? Ex-CSK Captain Drops Major Hint on His Indian Premier League Future With Retentions Rules Yet To Be Finalised Ahead of New Season.

While MS Dhoni handed over the captaincy last season raising concerns over his availability for the IPL 2025, fans are praying for the mega star’s return. With a chance to retain MS Dhoni, CSK will surely look to use the opportunity to exercise the ‘uncapped player’ rule and have their talisman back in the dugout.

 

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