Dhoni thus could end up playing one more season for the team that had led from the inaugural edition in 2008 until 2023, excluding the 2015 and the 2016 seasons when the franchise was suspended along with Rajasthan Royals due to corruption.

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BCCI new expected rule change could allow MS Dhoni to play for CSK in IPL 2025 as an uncapped player, offering financial flexibility and fans with his possible return.

MS Dhoni | BCCI-IPL Legendary cricketer MS Dhoni is likely to be shortlisted by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for retention ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. The other reported retentions are Shivam Dube and Sri Lanka pacer Matheesha Pathirana.

MS Dhoni has remained tight-lipped on his CSK future but the franchise has reportedly made a bold move on their former captain.

MS Dhoni is likely to be retained by Chennai Super Kings however, the record five-time IPL champs are likely to give their former captain a pay cut. Furthermore, the Yellow Army have drawn up a list of their top five retentions although BCCI is yet to reveal how many players each team will be allowed to retain.

Part of the conversation could see Chennai Super Kings (CSK) retain a chunk of star names including Ravindra Jadeja and Gaikwad. However, the biggest name that is in the headlines is MS Dhoni as fans await his future.

The report added that Delhi Capitals finalised their top retention choices following a recent meeting between Rishabh Pant and co-owner Parth Jindal in Mumbai.