MS Dhoni has remained tight-lipped on his CSK future but the franchise has reportedly made a bold move on their former captain.

Dhoni thus could end up playing one more season for the team that had led from the inaugural edition in 2008 until 2023, excluding the 2015 and the 2016 seasons when the franchise was suspended along with Rajasthan Royals due to corruption.

Chennai Super Kings have made a shortlist for retentions ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League season. MS Dhoni is included as the CSK franchise is looking to keep five players ahead of the auction.

According to Cricbuzz, the BCCI is likely to reintroduce the rule; while some may speculate that this policy could be designed to favour players like MS Dhoni, the BCCI’s intentions appear to be more aligned with the broader interest of the league.

MS Dhoni | BCCI-IPL Legendary cricketer MS Dhoni is likely to be shortlisted by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for retention ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. The other reported retentions are Shivam Dube and Sri Lanka pacer Matheesha Pathirana.

BCCI new expected rule change could allow MS Dhoni to play for CSK in IPL 2025 as an uncapped player, offering financial flexibility and fans with his possible return.

CSK: IPL franchises are finalizing their retention lists for the upcoming mega auction, with BCCI yet to confirm the number of retentions allowed. Chennai Super Kings have shortlisted five players, including MS Dhoni,

MS Dhoni is likely to be retained by Chennai Super Kings however, the record five-time IPL champs are likely to give their former captain a pay cut. Furthermore, the Yellow Army have drawn up a list of their top five retentions although BCCI is yet to reveal how many players each team will be allowed to retain.

With so much speculation around MS Dhoni 's IPL future, it seems like he may be retained by the franchise. A latest report on Rev Sports claims that the franchise is looking to retain Dhoni but at a lower retention value.