MS Dhoni has been the mainstay of the five-time champions – Check out the full list of players retained by CSK ahead of IPL Mega Auction over the years.

As the retention rules were announced by the BCCI for the upcoming mega-auction, the slabs for retaining players was also revised. With a maximum of six players allowed to be retained or RTM's being brought into the thick of things, the numbers were shaken up.

The revised players' retention rules have allowed CSK to retain their iconic captain, MS Dhoni, as an uncapped player.

Using the uncapped player retention rule, CSK have the opportunity to retain one of the leagues most iconic players, MS Dhoni, for a mere Rs 12 crore across three seasons. However, there is still uncertainty about it.

While the council has allowed the franchises to pick their combination of retention + RTMs, the IPL 2025 auction purse has also been given a significant bump of 20% to INR 120 Crore for, split between auction purse, incremental performance pay and match fees.

Aakash Chopra believes CSK might face a tough choice between retaining Ruturaj Gaikwad or Ravindra Jadeja for 18 crores ahead of IPL 2025, with Shivam Dube as a potential third capped retention.

MS Dhoni, although not uncapped in the traditional sense, could still play a pivotal role in mentoring and guiding the younger talent. His experience and leadership qualities make him an asset. / BCCI 2/8: Known for his variations and tactical acumen,

Shreyas Iyer, the captain led KKR to their 3rd ever IPL title after a gap of 10 years in 2024. His captaincy and batting prowess will once again be crucial in the upcoming season. This pick is a no-brainer.