MS Dhoni Released, Jadeja Not Retained: Chennai Super Kings' Unlikely IPL 2025 Retention List

IPL 2025 Retention: With the clock ticking and the deadline fast approaching, the IPL franchises are expected to notify the IPL governing council soon about their retention list. In the run-up to the big reveal, various speculations could be drawn as possibilities are endless. Thus, let's contemplate a reality where Chennai Super Kings will not retain its talisman, MS Dhoni . A CSK without Dhoni is unimaginable, and on top of that, what if Ravindra Jadeja also gets released from the squad? Unlikely! Right? But not impossible. Therefore, to touch a rather unique scenario, we have derived an unlikely retention list of CSK.

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The Uncapped Player

MS Dhoni will likely be retained as an uncapped player by Chennai Super Kings, but there are other contenders for the spot as well, and what if CSK decides to finalize one of those. Sameer Rizvi, who made reverberations in the IPL 2024 auctions, is one of the high-profile names for being retained as an uncapped player.

Capped Player 1

Ravindra Jadeja has been an integral part of the CSK side and will likely be retained for the services he has rendered for almost a decade. However, another left-handed all-rounder is in the mix, who arguably possesses arguably the same qualities. Rachin Ravindra hasn't had the best of starts in the IPL but given the impact he can create with both bat or bowl, he can become the surprise pick.

Capped Player 2

Mitchell Santner has been a consistent performer for CSK since the outset of his journey in the tournament. Whether it is with the ball or through the stick in the most pressured situations, Santner has more or less always delivered. Yet, he is underrated to an extent. Howbeit, CSK could bring the Kiwi to the forefront of attention by giving him the much deserved retention ticket.

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Capped Player 3

It is turning out to be a list filled with New Zealand players, but it is also a fact that many young and formidable talents from that region have emerged to the scene in the recent past. Continuing the spree is Daryl Mitchell, who guarantees consistent performance for whichever team he represents. Thus, he could make it to the CSK's IPL 2025 retention list.

Capped Player 4

Since Ruturaj Gaikwad is a unanimous pick to captain the CSK squad, handpicked by MS Dhoni himself. So, whether it is a likely or an unlikely list, the captain needs to be there and have to be retained, can't juggle with that.  

Summary

MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja will in all probability be in the official retention list. However, even if they do not make the cut, the aforementioned listicle showcases the exceptional strength the 5-time IPL winners, Chennai Super Kings, engulf.

CSK Retention List (Unlikely) For IPL 2025: Sameer Rizvi, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Daryl Mitchell, and Ruturaj Gaikwad.