The defending champions, the Chennai Super Kings, have always been a strong force in the IPL, considered the most consistent team, and why not? They always prove to be the best, having won five IPL trophies to date. This trophy-winning team, apart from clinching the IPL title, is also known for their selection skills.
Besides their on-field performances, the CSK franchise knows how to perform well at the auction table as well. CSK has already made a big decision by appointing Ruturaj Gaikwad as captain, replacing the legendary wicketkeeper-captain MS Dhoni. By doing this, they have already cleared the air and shown that they are ready to take bold action. So, who are the players we can anticipate seeing again in the yellow jersey? Check the list of 3 CSK players who can be retained by the CSK franchise for IPL 2025.
3 CSK players who can be retained
| Players | Specialization |
| Ruturaj Gaikawad | Battter |
| Shivam Dube | All Rounder |
| Rachin Ravindra | All Rounder |
Ruturaj Gaikawad
Gaikwad name looks almost certain, as he is the new captain, and there is certainty about his retention by the CSK franchise, considering CSK invested in him for the long term. Looking at his form as an opener, he is fulfilling the team needs by providing an attacking start.
In 8 matches, he has scored 349 runs and also has one century to his name. As captain, he is doing a wonderful job; under his leadership, CSK has won 4 games and lost 4, placing them in 5th place.
Shivam Dube
Dube is proving to be an asset for the team, and his performances, especially with the bat, are making a statement. If he doesn’t make it to the retainer list, it will certainly come as a surprise to all of us.
Batting in the middle order for CSK, he has scored 311 runs in just 8 games with an amazing average of 51.83 and also has an above-average strike rate of 176.95. Although he didn’t bowl this IPL, everyone is well aware of how good a bowler he can be. Looking at his scenario, he is surely making his way to the CSK team next season.
Rachin Ravindra
Ravindra is one more name who has emerged recently in the IPL scene, but the impact he’s making is commendable. Players like Ravindra are essential for every franchise those who can strike bowlers throughout the 20 overs, especially utilizing the batting powerplay and also possessing bowling abilities. Players like them are an asset to the team, and Ravindra fits that checklist for CSK. 7 IPL matches to date, he has scored just133 runs, but the fluency we saw in his batting is appreciable.
Speaking about his bowling, much like Dube, he hasn’t bowled much this season. In T20I cricket, he has played 20 games to date and picked up 11wickets with a splendid economy of 6.67.
His attributes make him a key player who the franchise may retain next season.
Will we see MS again?
Dhoni has been in amazing form, especially in the death overs. 8 matches, he has scored just 91 runs, but all these runs came with an unbelievable strike rate of 260. It’s fair to say that he is ruling the ground with his bat when it comes to striking the bowl in the last few overs.
But looking at the current scenario of the team and their inclination towards pushing young players this season. This gives a hint that we may not see MS next season. There are various reasons why Dhoni might not play next season. Firstly, looking at his age he is see 42,his body is not in the same shape as it used to be, but still, he is pushing himself every time.
Secondly, since his position in the team is more that of a mentor, he might look to possess this role for CSK on a full-time basis. After Gaikwad gets as a skipper this season for CSK, it is almost certain that slowly and steadily, MS is leaving the CSK camp as a player.
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