MS Dhoni’s influence on CSK is unparalleled. Under his leadership, CSK has secured four IPL titles, and his tactical brilliance is often credited for making CSK one of the most consistent franchises in the league.

A newspaper report states that MS Dhoni has not given CSK any clarity on whether he will continue playing for them.

Former India and CSK captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has returned from a US vacation amid speculation about his IPL future. The BCCI has yet to announce

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to retain captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja and Matheesha Pathirana, however suspense on the future of former captain MS Dhoni remains.

Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings are looking for a wicketkeeper at the big player auction regardless of former skipper MS Dhoni's decision.

KKR can either go for Varun Chakravarthy who scalped 21 wickets in IPL 2024 or Nitish Rana. Last year, Nitish Rana had been sidelined in almost every but 3 matches due to injury. Andre Russell has always been an impactful player for KKR since joining them in 2014.

However, there is currently no clarity regarding how many Indian players can be retained and whether foreign players can also be included in this count.

The BCCI is expected to finalize and announce the retention rules for the IPL 2025 Player Auction by the end of. Although there were requests from some franchise owners, including Kolkata Knight Riders ‘ Shah Rukh Khan,

Each of the 10 IPL teams will likely be allowed to retain up to five players, and there will be no right to match option at the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction, a report has suggested. BCCI has agreed to the request from the majority of owners to allow at least five retentions.