CSK Target Players: The five times champions Chennai Super Kings has made a stunning move by retaining MS Dhoni along with Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube and Matheesh Pathirana spending a total amount of INR 65 crores and will be entering the auction with a remaining purse value of INR 55 crore.
According to the new IPL 2025 retention rules released by BCCI, each team can retain six players from their existing squad, either via retention or by using the Right to Match (RTM) option.
Since CSK has retained five players they can use the RTM option on one player during the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Listed below are the players CSK could target during IPL 2025 auction.
- KL Rahul
- Rishabh Pant
- Ravichandra Ashwin
- Rachin Ravindra
- Devon Conway
Rishabh Pant
To be interesting, Rishabh Pant could be a dream buy for any of the franchise. He could be an asset for any team who buys him being a skillful leader and talented wk-batsman.
After making a comeback, Pant made a comeback in IPL 2024 after recovering from the severe injuries he sustained in a life threatening car accident in December 2022. He scored 446 runs in 13 matches with a high score of 88* with an average of 40.55.
KL Rahul
The consistent middle order batter has scored over 4000 runs in the IPL, consistently averaging above 40 with a strong strike rate. Along with the stats, KL Rahul’s captaincy and wicketkeeping skills will make him a asset for any team buys him.
Ravichandran Ashwin
With CSK looks to blend seasoned players with new talent, having Ashwin on team could significantly benefit the budding young cricketers.
His knowledge and experience can guide younger players, paving the way for the teams’s future success.
He had an outstanding performance in TNPL 2024 where he played top order and finished as one of the highest runscorer, amassing 252 runs in nine innings.
Devon Conway
The New Zealand cricketer Devon Conway has emerged as the frontrunner for CSK’s RTM card. During the IPL 2022 and 2023, amassing 924 runs at a stunning average of 48 and have a strike rate of 141.
Conway’s ability to provide solid starts and a team like CSK will strive for stability on the top. Retainin Conway through RTM card could ensure the team’s tradition of left handed overseas remain intact.
Rachin Ravindra
The New Zealand international Rachin Ravindra will be in demand because of his all-rounder skills, including batting and bowling. He is also well verse adapted to sub continent conditions and his skillset would bring in balance to the tam providing an extra batter or bowler.
During the 2023 ODI World Cup he scored 578 runs in 10 innings and has the ability to cope in the top order line up. After being released by CSK before 2024 auction, he will be one of the players that every team will bid for.
With the announcement of CSK retained players and will be having only one RTM option for the IPL 2025 auction. With MS Dhoni to play upcoming edition of the IPL, CSK fans are excited to see ‘Thala’ once more on yellow jersey.
IPL 2025 Retained Players List CSK
- Ruturaj Gaikwad – INR 18 Cr
- Shivam Dube – INR 12 Cr
- Matheesha Pathirana – INR 13 Cr
- Ravindra Jadeja – INR 18 Cr
- MS Dhoni – INR 4 Cr
The IPL governing council has confirmed that the mega auction will be held in November 24 and 25 at Jeddah. Despite the event being hosted overseas, IPL fans can still enjoy the IPL 2025 auction live streaming from their home.
As a part of the season, BCCI will release the IPL 2025 schedule, IPL 2025 squad, IPL 2025 live streaming, IPL 2025 ticket booking links, and IPL 2025 team jersey details right before the start of the tournament.
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