MS Dhoni's IPL Decision Confirmed As CSK Make Surprise No. 1 Retention Choice: Report

27.10.2024 - 09:27 sports.ndtv.com

The legendary MS Dhoni all but confirmed his attention to continue playing cricket in the Indian Premier League (IPL), as he dropped a subtle hint over his participation in the T20 league.

When Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were approached for a reaction, the franchise's CEO Kasi Viswanathan also said that they are happy to see Dhoni being ready for another season of the IPL.

What follows next is a call from Dhoni to the franchise owner N Srinivasan to finalise the retention list ahead of the IPL 2025 season.

However, what has also been reported that skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad isn't the No. 1 retention choice for CSK, but rather all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who quit T20 internationals after India's T20 World Cup triumph this year. "When he is ready, what else (do) we want.

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