The franchise is almost certainly set to retain MS Dhoni, who could qualify as an uncapped player for IPL 2025 | ESPN.com

This shocking development regarding MS Dhoni has been confirmed by none other than Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan.

"We also want Dhoni to play in the CSK team, But Dhoni has not confirmed it to us yet, Dhoni said, 'I will tell you before October 31.' We hope that he will play," Viswanathan said. This keeps CSK and their fans on the edge as they await his announcement.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) legend MS Dhoni has yet to confirm his participation in the upcoming 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), according to the franchise’s CEO, Kasi Viswanathan. While Dhoni's future with the team remains undecided,

After CSK suffered a shock exit in the group stage from IPL 2024, Dhoni remained tight-lipped about his participation in the next edition of the cash-rich league.

The IPL Governing COuncil has brought back a rule in which a franchise can retain a player as 'uncapped' if he has not played International cricket in the last five years. Chennai Super Kings are eligible to retain MS Dhoni on the same rule for a much lower price of INR 4 crore.

CSK, although are yet to confirm their retention list, are set to place MS Dhoni as an uncapped player and will retain him ahead of the retention list deadline day.

The BCCI recently announced the IPL 2025 retention rules, stating that any Indian cricketer who has not participated in any international matches over the last five seasons can be retained as an uncapped player for Rs 4 crore.

Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan said the five-time champions are hopeful of retaining MS Dhoni for the next season. Dhoni has remained tight-lipped about his future as a player in the IPL.

Before signing MS Dhoni, Chennai Super Kings had their eyes on another player in 2008. The player joined Delhi Capitals (then known as Delhi Daredevils). He also played for Punjab Kings (then known as Kings XI Punjab) but never won an IPL trophy.