The 43-year-old might be returning to motion for the 18th version of the glitterati league at an uncapped worth of INR four Crore. The opposite 4 retentions of CSK are Ruturaj Gaikwad (INR 18 Cr), Matheesha Pathirana (INR 13 Cr), Shivam Dube (INR 12 Cr), and Ravindra Jadeja (INR 18 Cr). Having invested INR 55 Crore in retentions, they’ll be coming into the mega-auction with INR 65 Crore.
Since Dhoni hasn’t performed Worldwide cricket or held a central contract for 5 years, he could be labeled as an uncapped participant as per the retention rule. The actual rule was scrapped forward of the IPL 2022 mega public sale however made moral for the actual version. Dhoni final represented the Indian crew within the 2019 World Cup Semi-Closing in opposition to New Zealand.
Dhoni handed the management hat to Ruturaj Gaikwad within the earlier version the place CSK completed fifth within the league desk, pipped recently by Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He ended up enjoying the function of a pinch-hitter decrease down the order, mustering 161 runs from 14 matches at a strike price of 220.55.
Kohli Dhoni!
Virat Kohli ought to be taught one thing from MS Dhoni. He select to crew over cash.
Virat Kohli return by 21 crore— Shubham (@shubhamc111) October 31, 2024
Lolwa!
🚨 Large blow to Csk 🚨
MS dhobi acquired retained as Uncapped participant for ipl 2025 , Though CSK homeowners additionally supplied 25crs to MS dhoni for leaving the franchise without end . pic.twitter.com/3N2m8TEaA4— ᴜɴᴅɪꜱᴘᴜᴛᴇᴅ 𓃶 (@Kohli_divote) October 31, 2024
Dhoni returns!
THALA IS BACK!!! 🚨🔥
The joy is unreal! MS Dhoni returning after these legendary achievements—5 IPL titles, three ICC trophies—is sort of a dream for each cricket fan. From the “unorthodox”— Waqas Mehmood (@waqas778_) October 31, 2024
Thala for a cause!
HAPPY THALA DIWALI BOYSS 💛💥💥7️⃣
All give your help to this YOUNG UNCAPPED LAD “MS DHONI”#IPLRetention #IPL2025 #CSK @ChennaiIPL @msdhoni— A R A V I N D (@aravindRants) October 31, 2024
CSK retentions!
