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'The Doors Are Open..' - CSK CEO On MS Dhoni's IPL Future Before Mega-Auction

MS Dhoni - (Source:@Johns/X.com)MS Dhoni - (Source:@Johns/X.com)

On October 31, MS Dhoni delighted his fans after he announced that he would be continuing for another season. Notably, CSK retained thala for four crores and will play as an uncapped player.

It is yet to be cleared whether Dhoni is fit enough to play all games or use the impact player rule for himself, as he has had persistent knee and muscle issues in the last two seasons. Meanwhile, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan has provided a major update on Dhoni's update.

CSK CEO On MS Dhoni's Future

"As far as Mahi bhai (brother) is concerned, you know he keeps everything to himself. It comes out at the last moment only. Knowing the passion he has for CSK, and also knowing the following he has, and he also mentioned in one of the interviews that he'll play his last game in Chennai, we're hoping that he will continue as far as CSK is concerned. As long as MS wants to play, the doors are open. Knowing him, his commitment, and his dedication, I'm sure he'll always take the right decision," said Viswanathan during a discussion with Rayudu on Provoke TV.

It is worth noting that MS Dhoni has several times indicated that his last ever game would be at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. 

CSK Retentions For IPL 2025

Ahead of IPL 2025, CSK have released their retentions for the upcoming season. Other than Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad (INR 18 Crore), Ravindra Jadeja (18 crore) Matheesha Pathirana (INR 13 Crore), Shivam Dube (INR 12 Crore) are the four retention.

Out of the 120 crore purse value, CSK have burned 65 crores and are left with just 55 crores to rebuild their squad at the mega-auction that will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on November 24 and 25.