The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season will be pivotal for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). In the previous season, they played under the captaincy of Ruturaj Gaikwad, with MS Dhoni serving as the silent leader, guiding the team from behind the scenes.
This time, it’s possible that CSK will not retain MS Dhoni as a player. Shocking, right? But hold on, while he might not continue as an active player, there is a strong chance he will transition into a mentoring role, either as a coach or mentor, if he decides to retire from the tournament.
Players CSK might retain in IPL 2025
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad had a mixed IPL 2024 season. While he was excellent with the bat, scoring 583 runs, his captaincy was not as effective, as CSK failed to make it to the playoffs. Nevertheless, Gaikwad is the player CSK will look to as the future leader in MSD’s absence. He is likely to be their first retention, given the significant responsibilities he has already been entrusted with.
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Maheesh Pathirana
This young bowler from Sri Lanka has proven to be a valuable member of the team. In his comparatively brief tenure at CSK, Matheesha Pathirana has established himself as a match-winner. It is anticipated that CSK will attempt to retain this talent that has primarily developed within its ranks.
Shivam Dube
Shivam Dube is another player CSK would like to invest in. He was exceptional in the previous season during the death overs. Considering his camaraderie with Dhoni, it is possible that he will be retained.
Ravindra Jadeja
With the team’s leadership shift, Ravindra Jadeja’s expertise will be invaluable. As a core member of CSK, his presence ensures stability. Despite retiring from T20Is, Jadeja is likely to play in the IPL for another two or three years, and CSK plans to retain this all-rounder.
