In today’s world, social media keeps us updated with every kind of news – from politics to entertainment and even cricket. Every minute, new updates about the cricket world, especially regarding the Indian Premier League (IPL), reach fans everywhere. This article brings you the latest news related to one of the most loved IPL teams — Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
IPL 2025: Player Retention and Auction Dates
As the IPL season approaches, all franchises are now finalizing their player retention lists. Many teams, including Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Rajasthan Royals, are revealing which players they plan to keep and which ones they will release ahead of the upcoming player auction.
Sources suggest that the mini-auction for IPL 2025 will be held between December 12 and December 15. Every team will look to strengthen its squad by picking the right combinations of players who fit into their gameplans.
What’s New with Chennai Super Kings?
Chennai Super Kings (CSK), one of the most successful IPL teams, has now revealed a list of 12 players who are likely to stay with them for the next season. Fans have been curious to know whether Mahendra Singh Dhoni will continue playing or finally retire from the league.
Good news for Dhoni fans — reports say that MS Dhoni will be part of CSK in IPL 2025. Even though there were speculations about his retirement, Dhoni is expected to play at least one more IPL season.
Players Expected to Be Released
While CSK will retain their core group, some players are expected to be released to free up funds and make space for new signings. According to sources, the following players might not continue with the team next season:
- Vijay Shankar – Bought for ₹1.20 crore, expected to be released.
- Deepak Hooda – Bought for ₹1.70 crore, likely to be released.
- Rahul Tripathi – Purchased for ₹3.40 crore, expected to be released.
- Soumya Karan – Bought for ₹2.40 crore, likely to be released.
- Devon Conway – Purchased for ₹6.25 crore, also on the list of players to be released.
- Ravichandran Ashwin – Brought for ₹9.75 crore but is now expected to retire from IPL, meaning he will not play for Chennai Super Kings again.
By releasing these six players, Chennai Super Kings will regain a significant amount of auction purse, which they can use to build a stronger and younger team in the upcoming auction.
Players Retained by Chennai Super Kings
CSK is known for keeping a balance between experience and youth. As per the early reports, the following players are likely to continue with the franchise:
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- MS Dhoni
- Dewald Brevis
- Ayush Martre
- Rachin Ravindra
- Anshul Kambuj
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Shivam Dube
- Khalil Ahmed
- Noor Ahmed
- Mukesh Choudhary
- Mathisha Pathirana
These players form the backbone of CSK and will be crucial in maintaining the team’s competitive spirit. With strong players like Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, and Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK will focus on building a more energetic team around their captain, MS Dhoni.
A New Phase for CSK
The management’s plan appears to focus on creating a balanced and cost-effective squad. After releasing big-name players, CSK will have more funds to invest in promising young talent during the December auction. Team officials reportedly want to bring in fresh energy that can carry forward the legacy when Dhoni eventually decides to retire.
Fans are eager to see how the new team combination shapes up and which new players will join the yellow brigade this season. One thing is certain — as long as Dhoni leads, the excitement around CSK will never fade.