Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has said that five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are planning to hire the mighty MS Dhoni, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja for the 2025 IPL mega-auction. I think Rachin Ravindra and pacer Masisha Pathirana will be retained. The veteran spinner expressed uncertainty over Dhoni’s future in the Indian Premier League (IPL) but said he would be the Chennai-based franchise’s first choice if available. insisted. IPL franchises can retain a total of six players from their existing teams. This can be done using the Retain or Rights to Match (RTM) option.
The six retentions/RTMs can include up to five capped players (Indian and overseas) and up to two uncapped players.
He said: “We don’t know if Dhoni will play or not, but if he is available, he would be the team’s first choice to stay, even if he is considered an uncapped player this season.” There’s no doubt about it,” he said. The next nominees after him will be Ravindra Jadeja and then Rachin Ravindra. As for captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, he will definitely stay too,” Harbhajan told Star Sports.
CSK captain Gaikwad finished as the second-highest run-getter in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season with 583 runs, including a century and four fifties. Meanwhile, Jadeja and Pathirana were among the franchise’s leading wicket-takers.
“I believe these four players will stay. In addition to them, Pathirana, who is a good bowler, may also stay in the team. And if the uncapped players stay, there will be surprise selections. It’s possible, but CSK might just stay.”So, in my opinion, the ones who are likely to stay are Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Pathirana. ” he added.
The auction fund for the franchise has been set at Rs 120 million for IPL 2025. The last day for franchises to finalize their retention list is October 31st.
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