Using the uncapped player retention rule, CSK have the opportunity to retain one of the leagues most iconic players, MS Dhoni, for a mere Rs 12 crore across three seasons. However, there is still uncertainty about it.

This rule will give two benefits to CSK. They can retain Dhoni for only INR 4 crores, means more money to either retain other players or use in the auction. Also, since Dhoni would be retained as an uncapped player, CSK could retain an extra capped player which wouldn’t have been possible without the return of this rule that was scrapped in 2021.

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 rule, scrapped in 2021, applies to Indian players who retired from international cricket at least five years before the relevant season

The IPL retention rules are out as the law of 'uncapped players' makes a return.  The rule states any player who is capped becomes uncapped if he hasn't played international cricket for 5 years or held a central contract with the BCCI.

Over the last couple of seasons though, Dhoni has been giving away responsibilities to other players as the news around his retirement makes rounds.