Cricket lovers, get ready! As IPL 2025 approaches, all eyes are on Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the five-time champions who are entering a new era under Ruturaj Gaikwad’s leadership. The recent uncapped player rule for veteran Indian cricketers has almost locked in MS Dhoni’s participation in IPL 2025, which is exciting news for fans! Under the new rule, a maximum of two uncapped players can be retained at Rs 4 crore each, while five capped players can be retained for different amounts.
CSK’s retention strategy is set to be a talking point. The first retained player will cost Rs 18 crore, the second Rs 14 crore, and the third Rs 11 crore. Two more players can be retained for Rs 18 crore and Rs 14 crore, making these decisions crucial for the team’s success.
Will Ravindra Jadeja be affected? In the 2022 mega auction, Jadeja was retained for Rs 16 crore, and many thought he would take over as CSK’s captain after Dhoni. Fast forward to 2025, and things have changed. With Gaikwad leading the team for a full season, he’s likely CSK’s first retention pick, raising the big question: Could Jadeja be retained as the second pick, earning Rs 14 crore—Rs 2 crore less than his previous salary?
Or, in a twist of fate, could Jadeja become the fourth retention pick and even bag a Rs 2 crore increase, boosting his salary to Rs 18 crore? While this sounds thrilling, it’s worth noting that all the money spent on retaining players will be deducted from the team’s auction purse. At 36, with his retirement from T20 internationals, is it wise for CSK to invest Rs 18 crore in Jadeja? Despite this, his skills as an all-rounder still make him a top contender for the highest bracket.
Will Jadeja face a loss or come out on top? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure—CSK fans are in for an exciting season!
