Since Dhoni hasn’t played International cricket or held a central contract for five years, he can be labeled as an uncapped player as per the retention rule. The particular rule was scrapped ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction but made ethical for the particular edition. Dhoni last represented the Indian team in the 2019 World Cup Semi-Final against New Zealand.
Dhoni passed the leadership hat to Ruturaj Gaikwad in the previous edition where CSK finished fifth in the league table, pipped lately by Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He ended up playing the role of a pinch-hitter lower down the order, mustering 161 runs from 14 matches at a strike rate of 220.55.
Kohli < Dhoni!
Virat Kohli should learn something from MS Dhoni. He choose to team over money.
Virat Kohli return by 21 crore— Shubham (@shubhamc111) October 31, 2024
Lolwa!
🚨 Big blow to Csk 🚨
MS dhobi got retained as Uncapped player for ipl 2025 , Although CSK owners also offered 25crs to MS dhoni for leaving the franchise forever . pic.twitter.com/3N2m8TEaA4— ᴜɴᴅɪꜱᴘᴜᴛᴇᴅ 𓃶 (@Kohli_divote) October 31, 2024
Dhoni returns!
THALA IS BACK!!! 🚨🔥
The excitement is unreal! MS Dhoni returning after those legendary achievements—5 IPL titles, 3 ICC trophies—is like a dream for every cricket fan. From the “unorthodox”— Waqas Mehmood (@waqas778_) October 31, 2024
Thala for a reason!
HAPPY THALA DIWALI BOYSS 💛💥💥7️⃣
All give your support to this YOUNG UNCAPPED LAD “MS DHONI”#IPLRetention #IPL2025 #CSK @ChennaiIPL @msdhoni— A R A V I N D (@aravindRants) October 31, 2024
CSK retentions!
