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.

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The revised players' retention rules have allowed CSK to retain their iconic captain, MS Dhoni, as an uncapped player.

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

Dhoni has already retired from international cricket and played his last match for India in 2019, which makes him eligible to be retained as an uncapped player.

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.

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.

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