CSK franchise has made an important announcement regarding its retained and released players ahead of the upcoming IPL 2025 season. CSK has decided to retain their iconic captain, MS Dhoni, using the newly modified uncapped player retention rule to retain him at a budget-friendly price of Rs 4 crore. Alongside Dhoni, the four-time champions have retained Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Matheesha Pathirana, and Shivam Dube. By retaining these five players, CSK is establishing a strong foundation for their squad in IPL 2025.
CSK’s Retained Players for IPL 2025:
- MS Dhoni – Rs 4 crore (uncapped category)
- Ruturaj Gaikwad – Rs 18 crore
- Ravindra Jadeja – Rs 18 crore
- Matheesha Pathirana – Rs 13 crore
- Shivam Dube – Rs 12 crore
CSK’s Released Players for IPL 2025:
- Moeen Ali
- Deepak Chahar
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Devon Conway
- Tushar Deshpande
- Rajvardhan Hangargekar
- Mukesh Choudhary
- Mitchell Santner
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Shardul Thakur
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Richard Gleeson
- Shaik Rasheed
- Nishant Sindhu
- And several others
MS Dhoni continues to lead the team as captain. His leadership is crucial, as he is known for his experience, strategic thinking, and ability to inspire players, which contributes significantly to CSK’s success. CSK is set to maintain its competitive edge while making room for fresh faces in IPL 2025. Fans can expect another thrilling season as the Super Kings continue their pursuit of glory.
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