CSK: There are still many months left for the start of IPL 2025. However, some teams have started their preparations before the next season. This also includes the name of Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The performance of this team was not very good during the last edition. You will remember that this team also failed to reach the playoffs. In such a situation, Chennai will not want to leave any stone unturned in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League.

Let us tell you that a mega auction will be organized before the next season starts. In this, all the teams can have the permission to retain only 5 players. In such a situation, CSK can release MS Dhoni and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Not only this, 18 other players are also going to be released from the team. Let us know in detail who this team is going to retain.

CSK may release MS Dhoni

Whenever the name of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is taken, Mahendra Singh Dhoni also comes to mind. Actually, this player started his IPL career with CSK. Except when this team was banned in 2016, 2017, Dhoni has been a part of this team during all other editions. Chennai has won five IPL trophies under his captaincy. However, Mahi did not look fully fit during IPL 2024.

It is worth noting that this 42-year-old cricketer is suffering from a knee injury. In such a situation, it seems impossible for him to play in the next season. Apart from this, the next auction can be held after 5 years. In such a situation, the team will look to form a team for the next 5 years. In such a situation, it is not possible for Dhoni to play for that long. Apart from him, Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali can also be released.

These 5 players can be retained

Recently, a meeting was held regarding the mega auction for IPL 2025. Apart from BCCI officials, the owners of all the 10 teams were present in it. In this, many teams requested that the number of players to be retained be increased to 5. In such a situation, if this rule is implemented, then apart from Rituraj Gaikwad, CSK can retain Mathisha Pathirana, Mahish Teekshana, Sameer Rizvi and Tushar Deshpande.