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Watch: CSK Icon MS Dhoni Returns From Holiday Amid Uncertainty Over IPL Future

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to announce the player retention rules ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction. In what would be a huge breather for the franchises, recent reports have revealed that the BCCI could allow up to five retentions heading into the IPL 2025 mega auction. As fans eagerly wait for the announcement of the player retention rules, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) icon MS Dhoni returned to India on Wednesday. Dhoni was spotted attending a National Football League (NFL) match in Michigan earlier this month.

MS Dhoni Not Confirmed To Play For CSK In IPL 2025? Report Makes Big Claim

Former India captain MS Dhoni has not yet confirmed his availability for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, according to a report by The Indian Express. Several media reports have claimed that CSK are guaranteed to retain Dhoni irrespective of the retention rules but the report says that question remains over his availability. “We are yet to hear from him. Once the BCCI makes a formal decision on the number of retentions, we will have a clear picture,” CSK sources told The Indian Express.

"Maza Toh Aaya": India Star On Infamous Incident Of MS Dhoni Losing His Cool During IPL 2019

MS Dhoni is famously known as 'Captain Cool' for keeping his calm even in the toughest of situations. Besides his tactical acumen, batting and wicketkeeping, his way of dealing with pressure is also something that is hailed and liked by many. However, even Dhoni at times has been seen losing his cool, though such occurences are extremely rare. One such incident was the IPL 2019 incident when Dhoni got involved in a heated debate with umpires and the entire episode ended on a poor note.

"Bewakoof Main Hu": MS Dhoni Told India Star During IPL, Ex-CSK Teammate Says 'Have Heard Lot Of Abuse'

MS Dhoni is sort of enigma in Indian cricket. The most successful Indian captain ever, Dhoni is also a loved figure across the cricket world. But his connection with Chennai is more special that with any other place. He is not only a former Chennai Super Kings captain, but is the city's most loved son. he guided the team to five IPL titles before handing over the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Mohit Sharma played with MS Dhoni for a long time in CSK and shared some interesting anecdotes on the former India captain.

"There Might Have Been Competition...": R Ashwin's Admission On Battle With Ravindra Jadeja

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja were India's two star performers on home soil yet again as India crushed Bangladesh by 280 runs in the first Test. Ashwin contributed with a stunning century and then a six-wicket haul, while Jadeja supported him with 86 with the bat and five wickets with the ball. After the game, Ashwin hailed Jadeja's impact on his game and the team, but also admitted that there had been a period when the two were competing for a spot in the team.

CSK's IPL 2025 Retention List: Gaikwad, Jadeja, Pathirana In, Says Report. No Place For...

The clock is ticking as the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises look to finalise their retention shortlist for the forthcoming mega auction. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly yet to convey the number of retentions a franchise can make ahead of the auction. The entire cricketing fraternity awaits BCCI's call on the retention policy, but Chennai Super Kings are arguably more desperate to understand the retention guidelines than any other franchise, as the board's policy could decide whether the legendary MS Dhoni plays another season or not.

RCB Star Reveals He "Felt Bad" After Dismissing MS Dhoni. Says "Left The Ground..."

Left-arm pacer Yash Dayal's form was one of the biggest positives for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a rather disappointing Indian Premier League (IPL) season for the franchise earlier this year. Trolled and ridiculed when he was first signed by RCB, the Prayagraj born pacer helped the team qualify for the playoffs, in what was a huge turnaround for the team after losing seven of their first eight games. In a virtual knockout game against CSK, RCB needed to win the contest by at least 18 runs to make it to the playoffs.

Watch: MS Dhoni Spotted At NFL Game In Michigan During Vacation With Friends

Former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni was spotted in the United States of America as he was on a vacation with some of his close friends. The veteran wicket-keeper batter is widely expected to play for Chennai Super Kings with multiple reports claiming that the franchise will retain him ahead of the 2025 season. There have also been reports that he can be categorised as an "uncapped player" because of his international retirement but the BCCI has not confirmed anything officially. In a video posted by his friend Hitesh Sanghvi on Instagram, Dhoni was seen enjoying with his friends and they also went to a National Football League (NFL) game with his friends in Michigan.

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Watch: CSK Icon MS Dhoni Returns From Holiday Amid Uncertainty Over IPL Future

MS Dhoni Not Confirmed To Play For CSK In IPL 2025? Report Makes Big Claim

"Maza Toh Aaya": India Star On Infamous Incident Of MS Dhoni Losing His Cool During IPL 2019

"Bewakoof Main Hu": MS Dhoni Told India Star During IPL, Ex-CSK Teammate Says 'Have Heard Lot Of Abuse'

"There Might Have Been Competition...": R Ashwin's Admission On Battle With Ravindra Jadeja

CSK's IPL 2025 Retention List: Gaikwad, Jadeja, Pathirana In, Says Report. No Place For...

RCB Star Reveals He "Felt Bad" After Dismissing MS Dhoni. Says "Left The Ground..."

Watch: MS Dhoni Spotted At NFL Game In Michigan During Vacation With Friends