Speculation about MS Dhoni’s future with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for IPL 2025 has been swirling, with fans and analysts eager to know if the legendary captain will continue playing. The new IPL retention rules, which allow franchises to register retired or long-absent players as ‘uncapped,’ have increased the likelihood of Dhoni’s retention. Under these rules, CSK could retain Dhoni as an uncapped player for a modest price of INR 4 crore. However, neither the franchise nor Dhoni himself has officially confirmed his participation in IPL 2025. MS Dhoni’s Participation in IPL 2025 Uncertain? Chennai Super Kings CEO Makes Major Revelation.
CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan recently shared insights into Dhoni’s potential retention. According to Viswanathan, while CSK is eager to have Dhoni continue, the final decision rests with the player. Dhoni has not yet confirmed his plans but has promised to inform the franchise by October 31, the deadline for IPL retentions. “We also want Dhoni to play in the CSK team. But Dhoni has not confirmed it to us yet. He said, ‘I will tell you before October 31.’ We hope that he will play,” Viswanathan told Sports Vikatan, as reported by India Today. MS Dhoni’s Participation in IPL 2025 Uncertain? Chennai Super Kings CEO Makes Major Revelation
The return of the uncapped player rule by the IPL Governing Council has raised eyebrows, with many speculating that the rule change was influenced by Dhoni’s situation. The rule allows all 10 IPL franchises to consider retaining players who have retired from international cricket or have not played in some time, but many believe the revision was specifically tailored to enable CSK to retain Dhoni at a reduced cost.
Despite the uncertainty, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif is confident that the rule change was designed to allow Dhoni to continue playing. Speaking on Star Sports, Kaif said, “You will get the chance to see MS Dhoni again. He is fit, batting at a strike rate of 200, keeping well, and that is why I believe the rules will keep changing till he wants to play. If he wants to play in the IPL, he will play. He is such a big player, such a big match-winner, and has been a leader for CSK.”MS Dhoni’s Participation in IPL 2025 Uncertain? Chennai Super Kings CEO Makes Major Revelation.
As the deadline approaches, fans will be eagerly awaiting Dhoni’s decision, hoping that the cricketing icon will extend his illustrious IPL career for at least one more season. For now, CSK and their supporters can only wait for the October 31 deadline for clarity on Dhoni’s future in the tournament.
