Dhoni to Ruturaj: CSK's probable retained players | IPL 2025 auction

While there has been much talk about Dhoni being retained as an uncapped player by CSK for IPL 2025, it is hard to believe CSK would cash in on this option

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to return with a mega auction in last week of November 2024. However, before that, BCCI has asked every team to finalise their retention list by the end of October, that is, October 31. According to official guidelines for IPL 2025 retention, teams are allowed up to six retentions, including at least one uncapped player.  In addition, teams can retain a capped player as an uncapped player if he has retired from international cricket at least five years ago. One team that can profit the most from the second rule is the five-time champion Chennai Super Kings, who now have the option to retain their former skipper and star player, MS Dhoni, as an uncapped player. But what could the final retention list of CSK for IPL 2025 look like? Let’s take a look.  Check India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Day 1 LIVE SCORE and MATCH UPDATES HERE   

 

Ruturaj Gaikwad   

CSK management has been known to stick to its tried-and-tested players for as long as possible. CSK made youngster Ruturaj Gaikwad the new team captain after MS Dhoni decided to step down from the position to initiate the team's transition phase.  Gaikwad has been one of CSK’s most consistent performers ever since he made his debut in 2020, and now, with the extra responsibility of captaincy handed over to him, CSK is more than likely to retain him as their first-choice retention for Rs 18 crore. 

Ruturaj Gaikwad stats for CSK
Year	Mat	No	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50	4s	6s	CT
Career	66	8	2380	108*	41.75	136.86	2	18	217	91	36
2024	14	3	583	108*	53	141.16	1	4	58	18	5
2023	16	1	590	92	42.14	147.5	0	4	46	30	17
2022	14	0	368	99	26.29	126.46	0	3	33	14	4
2021	16	2	635	101*	45.35	136.26	1	4	64	23	6
2020	6	2	204	72	51	120.71	0	3	16	6	4

   

  Ravindra Jadeja   

Since his return in 2018, Ravindra Jadeja has been one of the team's most important players, winning countless games for the men in yellow over the years, including his incredible performance with the bat in the 2023 Indian Premier League final against Gujarat Titans. With the all-rounder seemingly having at least three to four years of top-level cricket left, retaining him in the second spot for Rs 14 crore would be an obvious decision. 

Ravindra Jadeja stats for CSK
Year	Mat	Balls	Runs	WKTS	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4W	5W
Career	240	3829	4864	160	5/16	30.4	7.62	23.93	3	1
2024	14	282	369	8	3/18	46.13	7.85	35.25	0	0
2023	16	342	431	20	3/20	21.55	7.56	17.1	0	0
2022	10	198	248	5	3/39	49.6	7.52	39.6	0	0
2021	16	294	346	13	3/13	26.61	7.06	22.61	0	0
2020	14	218	318	6	2/42	53	8.75	36.33	0	0
2019	16	324	343	15	3/9	22.86	6.35	21.6	0	0
2018	16	246	303	11	3/18	27.54	7.39	22.36	0	0
2015	17	256	330	11	4/24	30	7.73	23.27	1	0
2014	16	326	443	19	4/24	23.31	8.15	17.15	2	0
2013	18	259	323	13	3/20	24.84	7.48	19.92	0	0
2012	19	210	273	12	5/16	22.75	7.8	17.5	0	1

   

Matheesha Pathirana   

One problem that CSK has constantly faced after the retirement of Dwayne Bravo was a lack of quality in its death bowling. However, ever since Sri Lanka’s Matheesha Pathirana joined the team, the five-time champions are more confident about their death bowling than anything. Pathirana is just 21 years old and is yet to reach his absolute prime, and a team like CSK is more than likely to take the gamble on him and retain him in the number three spot for Rs 11 crore. 

Matheesha Pathirana stats for CSK
Year	Mat	Balls	Runs	WKTS	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4W	5W
Career	20	451	592	34	4/28	17.41	7.88	13.26	1	0
2024	6	132	169	13	4/28	13	7.68	10.15	1	0
2023	12	278	371	19	3/15	19.53	8.01	14.63	0	0
2022	2	41	52	2	2/24	26	7.61	20.5	0	0

 

Shivam Dube   

Over the years, several players have reinvented themselves after joining the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) under MS Dhoni, and all-rounder Shivam Dube is one such example. The 31-year-old Dube has not only revived his career at CSK but, with his aggressive middle-order batting, has also earned his way back into the national team. His ability to accelerate the innings at crucial moments has made him one of the most valuable assets in their batting line-up. The five-time champions are likely to continue with the left-hander for at least another season and may retain him in the number four spot for Rs 18 crore. 

Shivam Dube stats for CSK
Year	Mat	No	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50	4s	6s	CT
Career	65	11	1502	95*	30.04	146.68	0	9	86	101	19
2024	14	3	396	66*	36	162.3	0	3	28	28	2
2023	16	3	418	52	38	158.33	0	3	12	35	6
2022	11	1	289	95*	28.9	156.22	0	2	22	16	6

   

MS Dhoni   

While there has been much talk about Dhoni being retained as an uncapped player by CSK for IPL 2025, it is hard to believe CSK would go through with a decision like this for someone of Dhoni’s stature. If 'Thala' Dhoni decides to pad up for one more season, he is likely to be retained by the team management. However, this time, he can be retained as an uncapped player as media reports suggested that it was Chennai franchise who batted to bring back the rule of treating retired players as an uncapped player. 

MS Dhoni stats for CSK
Year	Mat	No	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50	4s	6s	CT	ST
Career	264	95	5243	84*	39.13	137.54	0	24	363	252	152	42
2024	14	8	161	37*	53.67	220.55	0	0	14	13	10	0
2023	16	8	104	32*	26	182.46	0	0	3	10	7	3
2022	14	6	232	50*	33.14	123.4	0	1	21	10	9	0
2021	16	4	114	18*	16.28	106.54	0	0	12	3	13	0
2020	14	4	200	47*	25	116.27	0	0	16	7	15	1
2019	15	7	416	84*	83.2	134.62	0	3	22	23	11	5
2018	16	9	455	79*	75.83	150.66	0	3	24	30	11	3
2015	17	5	372	53	31	121.96	0	1	27	17	8	3
2014	16	10	371	57*	74.2	148.4	0	1	22	20	3	1
2013	18	5	461	67*	41.9	162.89	0	4	32	25	15	2
2012	19	5	358	51*	29.83	128.77	0	1	26	9	12	2
2011	16	4	392	70*	43.55	158.7	0	2	25	23	5	5
2010	13	2	287	66*	31.88	136.66	0	2	26	8	5	6
2009	14	5	332	58*	41.5	127.2	0	2	22	9	4	4
2008	16	4	414	65	41.4	133.54	0	2	38	15	6	0

  CSK squad for IPL 2024  Check out the full list of CSK players for IPL 2024 with thier salary. 

CSK full squad for IPL 2024 with salary
Player	Nationality	Role	Price
MS Dhoni	Indian	Wicket-Keeper	₹12,00,00,000.00
Ruturaj Gaikwad	Indian	Batsman	₹6,00,00,000.00
Moeen Ali	Overseas	All-Rounder	₹8,00,00,000.00
Ravindra Jadeja	Indian	All-Rounder	₹16,00,00,000.00
Deepak Chahar	Indian	Bowler	₹14,00,00,000.00
Shivam Dube	Indian	All-Rounder	₹4,00,00,000.00
Mitchell Santner	Overseas	All-Rounder	₹1,90,00,000.00
Rajvardhan Hangargekar	Indian	All-Rounder	₹1,50,00,000.00
Prashant Solanki	Indian	Bowler	₹1,20,00,000.00
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