On the most consistent side of IPL, Chennai Super Kings have a serious task to retain their players for IPL 2025. Chennai Super Kings have a huge fanbase, which they earned because of their excellent performances. In IPL 2024, CSK finished 5th on the points table and ended their dream of making it into the playoffs of IPL 2024. Many significant changes came in the CSK camp before IPL 2024. Ruturaj became the captain of Chennai Super Kings as MS Dhoni left the role of Captaincy. Check out the list of probable retentions of Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2025.
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj is a serious talent and is considered as one of the top young Indian talents. Ruturaj joined CSK in IPL 2018. In IPL 2018, Ruturaj did not get much chances. But in IPL 2021, Ruturaj becomes the backbone of Chennai Super Kings batting as Ruturaj holds the responsibility of sharing opening partnerships with Faf Du Plessis.
After Faf’s departure from CSK in IPL 2022, Ruturaj was given more responsibilities. Ruturaj delivered the assigned task really well and became the best batsman for CSK in IPL 2024. As MS Dhoni is on the verge of retirement from CSK, Ruturaj’s name came up as the captain of Chennai Super Kings.
Ruturaj’s Captaincy can be more mature with time. But Ruturaj has made excellent reputation as CSK batter which makes his name in the list of retentions of Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2025.
Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra made his IPL debut for RR in IPL 2008 and became the champion as an RR player, beating CSK in the finals. Jadeja did not get many chances to showcase his talent with Rajasthan Royals. His IPL career shifted completely when CSK bought him in the IPL 2012 auction. After that, Jadeja became one of the key players of CSK.
Jadeja has excellent game awareness, which makes CSK and his international side on the winning many times. After MS Dhoni’s retirement, Jadeja will be responsible for MS’s role for CSK to finish the game.
Jadeja proved this by winning the IPL 2023 final for CSK by hitting 10 runs in the last 2 balls. His records and achievements are the best proof that he will be on the list of Chennai Super Kings’ retentions for IPL 2025.
Rachin Ravindra
Rachin has golden period as batter in ICC World Cup 2023. Coming as spin bowler allrounder to become top-order batsman, New Zealand utilized Rachin’s skills really well. Rachin broke many records for New Zealand in WC23 earned him healthy contract with CSK in IPL 2024.
Rachin made a crucial contribution to CSK in IPL 2024. CSK put the responsibility of opening the innings on the shoulders of Rachin and Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. His excellent 100 against India in the ongoing Test series makes his name more prominent to be retained for IPL 2025.
Ajinkya Rehane
Rehane is one of the best batters of the world in term of technique and skills. Ajinkya played his most of his IPL career for Rajasthan Royals where he became the captain of the team. But after some average seasons as batter, Ajinkya went from Royals to Delhi Capitals. In Delhi he also did not perform up to his expectations.
Rehane got spot in CSK squad in IPL 2023, where he performed really well to lift the 5th title of CSK. Ajinkya’s performances in last season was also did not that good for CSK. But player like him make the batting order lethal and bring more stability. That is why, Ajinkya may be got retain by CSK for IPL 2025.
MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni is the front face of Chennai Super Kings. From 2008 to 2024, MS did not leave CSK. MS Dhoni is one of the most successful captains of Chennai Super Kings, winning the IPL 5 times for CSK.
Under MS Dhoni Captaincy, CSK reached the playoffs 13 times. CSK is the only team in IPL history to play 10 finals. But looking at the present, MS Dhoni is 43 years old. And due to several injuries, he played last season. He did not confirmed his availability for IPL 2025. If MS Dhoni shows availablity for IPL 2025, then CSK will definitely retain him for IPL 2025. Also, check out the Royal Challengers Bangaluru retention list for IPL 2025.
