look news india
Harbhajan Singh has made a big prediction before the mega auction of PL 2025. Bhajji has revealed the names of the players whom Chennai Super Kings team can retain. Let us tell you that all the teams have to submit the list of retained players to BCCI by 31st October. Last season, CSK's performance was mixed and the team won 7 out of 14 matches, while the team had to face defeat in the same number of matches. However, under the captaincy of Ruturaj Gaikwad, the team could not get the playoff ticket.
What did Harbhajan predict?
According to Harbhajan Singh, Chennai Super Kings team can retain MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rachin Ravindra. Bhajji said that CSK may also retain Sri Lankan fast bowler Mathisha Pathirana. Speaking to Star Sports, Harbhajan said, “I am not sure whether Dhoni will play or not, but if he is available then he will definitely be the team's first choice. Along with this, the second choice of the team will be Ravindra Jadeja followed by Rachin Ravindra. As far as captaincy is concerned, the team will retain Ruturaj Gaikwad at all costs.
Chennai could not reach the playoffs
Chennai Super Kings team failed to get the playoff ticket in IPL 2024. The team tasted victory in 7 out of 14 matches played last season while the team had to face defeat in seven matches. However, the team failed to reach the playoffs and CSK finished the tournament in fifth place. Ruturaj Gaikwad was seen leading the team throughout the season under MS Dhoni for the first time.
Dhoni will be an uncapped player
After the change in IPL retention rules, this time MS Dhoni will be retained as an uncapped player. According to the new rules, Indian players who have not played international cricket for five years will be considered uncapped players in this auction. Under this, big names like Dhoni, Mohit Sharma, Amit Mishra will be seen as uncapped players. However, it is not yet clear whether Dhoni will be available for this season or not.