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Mahi mania continues! MS Dhoni to be part of IPL 2025, retained as uncapped player by CSK

Mahi mania continues! MS Dhoni to be part of IPL 2025, retained as uncapped player by CSK

Squashing all speculations over his retirement, MS Dhoni has been retained by CSK for Rs 4 cr ahead of IPL 2025 auction

Chennai Super Kings have made it official! MS Dhoni is back to play one more edition of IPL and has been retained as an uncapped player ahead of IPL 2025 auction. Responding to the prayers of millions of fans, the former Indian skipper has decided to grace the audience with one more IPL season. Speculations over Thala’s retirement grew stronger with each passing season. And in response Dhoni has continued to participate in season after season, postponing his imminent retirement.

MS Dhoni retained by CSK ahead of IPL 2025

Despite being over 40 years old, MS Dhoni was one of CSK’s primary retention choices. Fans had their hearts in the mouths for a few days as the ex-skipper confirmed his participation in IPL 2025 just days before the deadline for teams to submit their retention lists MS Dhoni has been retained for a sum of Rs 4 cr.

Dhoni has been a part of the Chennai Super Kings ever since the inception of IPL in 2008. He has guided the side to five IPL titles during his reign as captain. As a part of CSK, MS Dhoni is responsible for grooming youngsters into international stars including Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad and many more. He handed over the reins to Ruturaj Gaikwad before IPL 2024, marking the end of an era for CSK.

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MS Dhoni IPL captaincy records

MS Dhoni played his last match as IPL captain in 2023 in the final match between CSK and GT. Under his leadership, the Yellow Army lifted their record 5th IPL trophy.

Number of Matches Played210
Matches won123
Matches lost86
NR/Tie1
Winning Percentage58.85%

Dhoni was retained for Rs 12 cr in the auction ahead of IPL 2022. MSD-led CSK have made it to the playoffs more than any other side in IPL so far. Known for his ability to finish games with destructive maximums, Dhoni has been in the prayers of CSK fans in each and every match when it comes down to the middle-order to win the matches. Additionally, his role behind the stumps, both as captain and keeper, are exceptional, making him CSK’s most valuable player.

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