The much-awaited IPL retention process is here, as all 10 teams get ready to announce their retained players ahead of the mega auction for IPL 2025 on October 31. Keeping that in mind, recently, five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) sparked excitement with a social media post hinting at some retentions.
On Tuesday, October 29, CSK posted a set of emojis, including a helicopter, a rocket, and swords, inviting fans to guess the retentions. The emojis strongly hinted that MS Dhoni, known as “Captain Cool” and associated with the “helicopter” shot, and Ravindra Jadeja, symbolized by the sword emoji, would be retained. Another key player, Ruturaj Gaikwad, is also likely to stay with the team, though fans are left guessing about other potential retentions in the CSK squad.
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MS Dhoni is expected to return as an uncapped player, as he last played for India in 2019. With the support of CSK’s CEO, Kasi Viswanathan, Dhoni aims to enjoy the final phase of his cricketing journey. During a recent event, Dhoni reflected on his career, noting that it was hard to fully enjoy the game when playing professionally, with so much on the line. Now, his focus is on playing with more freedom and finding joy in the game, particularly through the IPL. Dhoni shared that he plans to balance his love for the sport with quality time with his family, dedicating around two and a half months each year to IPL and spending the rest of his time relaxing.
“I just want to enjoy whatever last few years of cricket I am able to play,” Dhoni said, reflecting on his current approach. “When you play cricket as a profession, it’s hard to enjoy it just like a game. That’s my aim now. The emotions and commitments are intense, but I want to find joy in the game for the next few years,” he added. Dhoni also explained the importance of staying fit year-round to be ready for the IPL season. “I need to stay fit for nine months to play those two and a half months of IPL, so I have to plan and still chill a bit,” he concluded.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the full list of retentions to see if their guesses are correct. As CSK hints at keeping its core players, it looks like Dhoni and other key names will continue to bring excitement to the field for the “Men in Yellow” in IPL 2025.
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