CSK IPL 2025 Retentions: Full List Of Retained Players And Purse Remaining Before Mega Auction
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The time has arrive and at last the retention list of all the franchises for IPL 2025 is out. Much to the delight of the CSK and MSD fans, the legend is going to be a part of the next edition of the tournament.
MS Dhoni has been retained as an uncapped player. The rule that Indian players who have not played international cricket for more than five years been considered as uncapped was brought into play in this case. Moving on to the rest of the retentions, here is a look at the full retention list of Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2025.
| Players | Retention Spot | Received Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 1 | INR 18 Cr |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 2 | INR 13 Cr |
| Shivam Dube | 3 | INR 12 Cr |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 4 | INR 18 Cr |
| MS Dhoni | Uncapped Player | INR 4 Cr |
Remaining Purse – INR 55 CR
1st Retention For CSK for IPL 2025 – Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad has been retained as the number one retention for CSK. He will receive a salaray of INR 18 Cr. Ruturaj Gaikwad was handed over the captaincy in the last season. It was expected that he would be the top retention for the team and that is exactly how things have turned out.
The Sri Lankan pacer has been reatined as the second player at a cost of INR 13 Cr. Matheesha Pathirana has been an integral part of the CSK team in the last two seasons. The weight that he adds to the team’s bowling as a death over specialist might have induced the decision by the management.
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3rd Retention for CSK for IPL 2025 – Shivam Dube
The Indian all-rounder has been retained at the third spot at the cost of INR 12 Cr. Shivam Dube has been a crucial part of the middle order of the team. His spin hitting abilities have probably prompted the team to retain him at the third spot.
The veteran Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is the fourth retention for CSK at INR 18 Cr. Ravindra Jadeja has been a integral part of the team. He has been a hero for them in memorable wins. As the rules were given out the the fourth retention will have to be more than INR 18 Cr, is the reason that he is the fourth retention of CSK. However, if the cost is seen he is the joint top retention for the franchise for IPL 2025.
The five time IPL champion is the uncapped retention for CSK at the cost of INR 4 Cr. All the rumours have come to rest and we will see MS Dhoni playing for CSK once more. The veteran cricketer as the reasons the uncapped rule was pushed by the franchise and they have made a great use of it.
Remaining PurseChennai Super Kings have spent INR (18+13+12+18+4) = 65 Cr in retaining their players. They will go into the mega auction with a purse of INR (120-65) = 55 Cr.
