The IPL Governing Councils recent decision to reintroduce the uncapped player rule has sparked numerous speculations, particularly concerning MS Dhoni.

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.

The IPL Governing Council has brought back the 'uncapped' player retention rule, which allows franchises to retain two Indian players who haven't play

Dhoni was CSK's second pick in IPL 2022 mega auction for Rs 12 crore. Dhoni, who turned 43 in July, has only played in the IPL since his international retirement in August 2020. However, the player has been tight-lipped about his playing future.

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.

MS Dhoni fans were overjoyed after the BCCI brought back the 'uncapped player' rule for retentions ahead of the mega auction. Former India opener Aakash Chopra highlighted that the rule will not just benefit CSK and the former India captain.

IPL Governing Council announced retention rules bringing back the uncapped player policy. Franchise can now retain an uncapped player for Rs 4 crore. Many including MS Dhoni can be seen

After the BCCI announced the reintroduction of the uncapped rule, it was seen as a formality that MS Dhoni will return to play for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 2025 IPL. However, the franchise have cast major doubt on whether the five-time IPL-winning captain will return to play another season for them.

CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan said that the franchise remained unsure if they want to retain MS Dhoni as an uncapped player, He further revealed that the franchise is yet to hold discussions with Dhoni over the same.

No news of CSK establishing contact with the talisman or Dhoni himself confirming the same has come out yet. So, the question arises: Have the fans celebrated too early?

Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan says they might not use the uncapped player rule for MS Dhoni and will have more clarity in the coming week