Indian Premier League (IPL) has been the toughest T20 franchise league in the world. Over the years the tournament has seen some of the greatest cricketers taking part for the different teams. From the likes of Shane Warne to Phil Salt. Some big names have been associated with the teams to showcase their talents in India. However, it has given rise to many new Indian cricketers as well.
The upcoming season will be much more entertaining and interesting. A lot of changes will be observed in the franchises. In the 2025 edition, there will be a mega auction. The teams will only be able to retain 4 players and the rest have to be included in the auction table. More number of cricketers will be going under the hammer. Some might get big bids and some may not even find a team as well.
Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) finished 5th in the 2024 edition. They failed to qualify for the playoffs. However, the new captain Ruturaj Gaikwad will look to change the fortunes in the forthcoming season. The Men in Yellow would like to win the silverware next season and become the most successful team. They will not have tough choices to make for their retention list. In the article, we take a look at the players that will be retained by the side.
Here are the 4 players Chennai Super Kings will retain ahead of the mega auction
4. Devon Conway
Devon Conway has been an integral part of the side. Despite missing the last year due to an injury. The Kiwi batter has given the starts for the side whenever he featured. Conway will look to make a comeback to the side and bolster the squad in the top order. He will be one of the players to be retained by the side.
3. MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni has been the pillar of the side over the years. His leadership experience has helped the side win the trophy five times. However, he has been 42 years old he continues to deliver in the franchise league. Dhoni has handed over the captaincy to Gaikwad. But he still leads from behind the wicket. Despite the talks of his retirement, he will feature in the next season as well.
2. Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja has announced his T20I retirement. But he will surely feature in the IPL. The experienced all-rounder has been a crucial member of the side over the years. Though he did not have the best of the IPL, last season. He will look to make a comeback and help the team. He will be an important member and will be retained by the side as well.
1. Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad led the side well in his first year of captaincy in the IPL. But he could not lead the side to the playoffs. Gaikwad was excellent with the bat throughout the IPL and led from the front in terms of scoring runs. He will look to change the fortunes in the forthcoming season and lead his side to the sixth title.
