Using the uncapped player retention rule, CSK have the opportunity to retain one of the leagues most iconic players, MS Dhoni, for a mere Rs 12 crore across three seasons. However, there is still uncertainty about it.

The ten IPL franchises are allowed to retain up to six players from their IPL 2024 squad, which can include a maximum of five capped players (both Indian and overseas) and up to two uncapped players before the mega auction.

IPL Governing Council announced retention rules bringing back the uncapped player policy. Franchise can now retain an uncapped player for Rs 4 crore. Many including MS Dhoni can be seen

Dhoni has already retired from international cricket and played his last match for India in 2019, which makes him eligible to be retained as an uncapped player.

After the BCCI announced the reintroduction of the uncapped rule, it was seen as a formality that MS Dhoni will return to play for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 2025 IPL. However, the franchise have cast major doubt on whether the five-time IPL-winning captain will return to play another season for them.

MS Dhoni was recently spotted in the USA spending quality time with his friends ahead of the IPL 2024 mega auction.