The much-awaited IPL 2025 mega auction kicked off in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with all 10 franchises battling for 204 available slots. Five-time IPL winners Chennai Super Kings made some bold moves on the opening day, retaining their core players and adding promising talent to their squad. With the reintroduction of the Right-to-Match (RTM) card, CSK used it wisely to bring back experienced players like Ravichandran Ashwin and the Kiwi duo of Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra. With a remaining purse of INR 15.6 crores, fans can't wait to see what CSK have in store for day two.
As the Chennai Super Kings gear up for the 2025 season, they have retained their core group of players while making strategic additions through the IPL Mega Auction. With one eye on transitioning from MS Dhoni's leadership, CSK has secured key players like Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, while also bringing in new talent like Devon Conway and Rahul Tripathi. Despite a limited budget, CSK has managed to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.
Indian cricketer KL Rahul, who was recently released by the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), has expressed his interest in playing for a team with a lighter atmosphere like Chennai Super Kings (CSK) or Gujarat Titans (GT). Rahul also gave praise to Mumbai Indians (MI) and how they have created a successful team culture under the leadership of Rohit Sharma. He hopes to join a team with a similar environment in the upcoming IPL mega auction.
The release of Rishabh Pant from Delhi Capitals has sparked interest from several franchises in the upcoming IPL auction. Chennai Super Kings, who have shown interest in the wicket-keeper batter, might face difficulties in securing him due to their limited budget. With other teams like Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru having more purse balance, CSK's pursuit of Pant may prove to be challenging. In addition, there are also speculations of a possible homecoming for Ravichandran Ashwin in the CSK team.
CSK announced that they will retain MS Dhoni for INR 4 crore for the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League. This decision was met with widespread celebration on social media, with fans expressing their joy at seeing the 43-year-old wicketkeeper-batter in action once again. Dhoni, who holds the record for most matches played in IPL history, has been an integral part of CSK since he joined the team in 2008. Along with Dhoni, CSK also retained Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja and other popular players for the upcoming season. This announcement comes as all ten IPL franchises have announced their list of retained players for the auction.
After months of speculation, legendary India captain MS Dhoni has confirmed his participation in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL), bringing relief to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and their fans. The decision has also provided clarity on CSK's retention strategy, with Dhoni expected to remain as an uncapped player due to a recently revived rule by the IPL Governing Council. CSK is now focused on finalizing their retention list, with all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and upcoming captain Ruturaj Gaikwad expected to be retained for INR 18 and 14 crore respectively. Sri Lankan pace sensation Matheesha Pathirana has also reportedly agreed to be the third retention at INR 11 crore.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering bringing back an old rule that would allow players who have not played international cricket for at least five years to be put in the uncapped category. This rule would benefit the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to retain former captain MS Dhoni as an uncapped player for the IPL 2025 edition. While other franchise owners did not support this suggestion, the BCCI is considering bringing back the rule. If implemented, CSK could retain most of their experienced players such as Dhoni as an uncapped player for the next season.
In a heated discussion between Shah Rukh Khan and Ness Wadia, IPL owners are divided on the prospect of a mega auction. A consensus between the BCCI and owners will determine the number of player retentions. Meanwhile, axed Team India player Irfan Pathan slams a 33-ball fifty in England, and veteran MS Dhoni may be open to playing for CSK in IPL 2025 under one condition.
Former CSK captain MS Dhoni may continue as a player in IPL 2025 if BCCI allows 5-6 retentions ahead of the mega auction. After passing on the captaincy baton in IPL 2024 due to knee issues, Dhoni is now expected to return as captain for 2025. Dhoni has reportedly discussed his future with CSK owner N Srinivasan and if the BCCI's retention rules change, Chennai is likely to retain Dhoni for the next season.
Matheesha Pathirana, a young pacer from Sri Lanka, credits his success and rise to fame to his time with Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL). After being picked as a replacement player for an injured player in the IPL 2022 edition, Pathirana impressed the CSK management with his slingy action and eventually made his debut for the national team in both T20Is and ODIs. With 17 ODI and 14 T20I wickets to his name, Pathirana has shown incredible potential and is now a key player for Sri Lanka's cricket team.