While all Indian Premier League teams have a large fan base, some stand out even more. Like the Mumbai Indians. Like the Chennai Super Kings. So, consequently, the emphasis is on these teams ahead of the IPL 2025 retentions. The deadline for releasing the list is October 31. The official broadcasters will air a show on it at 4:30 PM IST, but multiple outlets have already predicted the anticipated retention rates. Since the IPL 2025 will include a super auction. Unsurprisingly, numerous prominent names will be released.
According to ESPN Cricinfo, CSK has finalized its five retentions. MS Dhoni, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, and Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana. This means that stars such as Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, and others will be liberated.
The report further stated that the five retentions will cost them at least Rs 65 crore out of a total budget of Rs 120 crore. Dhoni is likely to be kept as an uncapped player.
While nothing has been verified by the BCCI or the franchises, the rumor mill has been working overtime, with many well-known players making headlines. In a recent incident,
When former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni was asked about the ongoing talks, he responded with a humorous quip. “Everyone is a team owner now,” Dhoni stated during the ceremony. “Whatever player they want, whoever is available for auction, and whoever they decide to buy, we should be prepared. “IPL auctions work in mysterious ways,” he explained.
Dhoni, who led Chennai Super Kings to five IPL titles, has declared that he will participate in IPL 2025. The experienced wicket-keeper batsman is set to be retained by Chennai Super Kings for only Rs 4 crores due to a rule reinstated by the BCCI for this auction.