The reintroduction of this rule, originally implemented in 2008 and scrapped in 2021, has reignited hopes among CSK fans for their beloved "Thala" to continue his IPL journey.

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.

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) finished the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at fifth position and missed the playoffs by a whisker. The five-time champions will look to bounce back in the IPL 2025 season and add another title to their cabinet.

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.

Good news for CSK. Teams can retain an uncapped player for Rs 4 lakh. A player who has not played international cricket in the last five years will also be treated as uncapped.

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

If CSK retain Dhoni as an uncapped player, his salary will be only INR 4 crores, down from INR 12 crores which was from IPL 2022 to 2024. This benefits CSK significantly as now they get more space in their purse, which they use to retain a capped player or utilise it at the mega auction.

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.