In a recent development, MS Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) officials reportedly planned a meeting to finalize their former captain’s future ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) retention deadline.

CSK will take their final decision on retention only after meeting Dhoni. According to Sports Tak, a source aware of the developments revealed that the CSK management had approached Dhoni. However, the former India and CSK captain said that he will not be available until October 28. Thus, it is expected that both parties will meet on the 29th or 30th of this month and then finalize the retentions. The deadline for all teams to submit their list of retained players is October 31.

Dhoni is currently in the twilight of his career and with a nagging knee problem, it will be interesting to see what roadmap the franchise decides for the great ‘Thala’.

CSK can sign MS Dhoni as a non-international player

This year, Dhoni is eligible to be retained by CSK as an uncapped player, courtesy of the reinstatement of a rule that was removed in 2021. Under this rule, a player is considered uncapped if he has retired from international cricket for at least five years. .

Dhoni’s last international match was in the semi-final of the 2019 ODI World Cup, and he announced his retirement from international cricket in 2020. As one of the most successful captains in IPL history, Dhoni led CSK to five league titles. IPL, a record they share with most. successful teams in the league.

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Dhoni resigned as captain and Ruturaj Gaikwad was named his successor ahead of CSK’s opening match of IPL 2024 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

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