As the IPL Governing Council (GC) released the new retention rules ahead of IPL 2025, here's a look at the possible list of players that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) might go for before next season.

Chennai Super Kings might have some headaches while deciding on their retentions ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auctions. CSK might retain only five players of which two can be uncapped. Here is a list of players the five-time champions might retain and release ahead of the auctions.

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

IPL reinstates rule for uncapped player retention. As per ESPNcricinfo, IPL has told the franchises about the reinstatement of a rule during discussions on uncapped players. The r

As the IPL 2025 mega auction arrives, the franchises can retain a maximum of six players before the auction. As the defending champions, KKR will be keen to keep hold of the majority of their players,

The auction purse is bigger this time, Rs 120 crore each, Rs 20 crore more than last year. The IPL has also decided to retain the Impact Player rule. Here's the

Dubbed "Thala" by his devoted fans, Dhoni's potential retention as an uncapped player has sparked discussions among cricket enthusiasts about his future with the franchise.

Dhoni was CSK's second pick in IPL 2022 mega auction for Rs 12 crore. Dhoni, who turned 43 in July, has only played in the IPL since his international retirement in August 2020. However, the player has been tight-lipped about his playing future.

MS Dhoni fans were overjoyed after the BCCI brought back the 'uncapped player' rule for retentions ahead of the mega auction. Former India opener Aakash Chopra highlighted that the rule will not just benefit CSK and the former India captain.