DTVHINDIIPL 2025: AI selected CSK’s 18-member team, two strong all-rounders left out of the list
CSK (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL) Chennai Super Kings signed Ruturaj Gaikwad (Rs 18 crore), Ravindra Jadeja (Rs 18 crore), Mathisha Pathirana (Rs 13 crore), Shivam Dubey (Rs 12 crore) and uncapped players MS Dhoni (Rs 12 crore) ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. 4 crore crore) has been retained. Let us tell you that the five-time champion team has Rs 55 crore in its purse and with this it will enter the mega auction. CSK has spent Rs 65 crore for five retentions. CricTracker asked AI to prepare CSK’s team for the IPL 2025 edition. The results that came after this have become a topic of discussion among the fans. The team selected by AI has Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane and Shivam Dubey as batsmen. The list of all-rounders is a little longer. It has Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Rajvardhan Henggekar and Bhagat Verma. Wicketkeepers MS Dhoni and N Jagadeesan, while the name of Prashant Solanki is in the list of spinners. Pacers have Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mathisha Pathirana, Kagiso Rabada, Simarjeet Singh. Two strong all-rounders Shardul Thakur and Rachin Ravindra are out of this AI team. See CSK’s AI generated team here: batsman allrounder wicket keeper spinner pacer Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain) Moeen Ali ms dhoni Prashant Solanki Deepak Chahar devon conway Ravindra Jadeja N Jagadishan Tushar Deshpande Ajinkya Rahane Mitchell Santner Mathisha Pathirana Shivam Dubey darryl mitchell Kagiso Rabada Rajvardhan Hengargekar Simarjit Singh Bhagat Verma “We had discussions with captain Ruturaj, MS Dhoni and coach Stephen Fleming before taking the decision on retention,” CSK CEO Vishwanathan was quoted as saying by Indian Express ahead of the auction. We were very clear that the players who helped the team grow are important to continue with the team. He said, it was very easy to decide to retain Gaikwad, Jaddu, MS, Shivam Dubey and Mathisha Pathirana. But we knew that if we retained these players, we would have less money left going into the auction. We knew that we would not be able to compete with other teams when it came to the best Indian players. I mean, we’ll still try, but I don’t think we’ll be able to get them in the auction. Disclaimer: This team is created by AI and is based on predictions for IPL 2025. This is not an official list of CSK and may change as per the actual auction results. The suggested names are derived from AI analysis and signals, creating an ideal team for CSK in the 2025 auction. AI cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, as the final team depends on the results of the auction.
“I don’t know what will happen this year”- Deepak Chahar said on being bought by CSK in IPL 2025 mega auction.
Deepak Chahar (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) Chennai Super Kings spent Rs 14 crore to buy Deepak Chahar in the IPL 2022 mega auction, but he was ruled out of the entire season due to injury. Even in the last two seasons of the cash-rich league, Chahar’s fitness has become a major problem for the team and he could play only 10 and 8 matches respectively in the two seasons. After ordinary performances for the Yellow team over the past few years, Chahar was not retained by the five-time IPL champions and will now try his luck in the IPL 2025 mega auction. This mega auction is scheduled to take place in Jeddah on 24 and 25 November. Let us tell you that Deepak is completely fit at this time and he is continuously bowling well for Rajasthan in the domestic season. Deepak Chahar gave a big statement regarding IPL 2025 mega auction Meanwhile, Deepak Chahar has given a big statement regarding the IPL 2025 mega auction and he has expressed hope that CSK will again bid for him in the upcoming auction. Speaking to Times of India, Deepak Chahar said, “Even in the last mega auction they did not retain me but then tried their best for me and bought me back. I don’t know what will happen this year, but I know that my skills will be given more importance now because around 90-100 runs are being scored in the powerplay and that is why teams are scoring more than 200 times. I proved how valuable I can be in limiting runs at that stage of the game.” This time Chennai Super Kings franchise has retained Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Mathisha Pathirana, Shivam Dubey and MS Dhoni. All other players were released by the team. In such a situation, now there is a possibility that the franchise can buy some of them again in the mega auction, in which Deepak Chahar can also be a player.
“We will try to buy Pant but I don’t think….”- CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan
MS Dhoni Kashi Vishwanathan (Photo Source: Twitter) The mega auction of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is going to take place in a few days. This mega event is scheduled to take place on 24th and 25th November in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Just ahead of this auction, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO, Kasi Vishwanathan has finally broken his silence on the team signing star Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant. After the end of the T20 World Cup, some reports had come out in which it was said that Chennai has shown interest in the wicketkeeper-batsman for the next season. Then this speculation finally reached its peak when Delhi Capitals released their retention list. Now in such a situation, the excitement among the fans regarding the auction of Rishabh Pant has reached its peak. We will try to buy Pant but….- Statement of CSK CEO Kasi Vishwanathan Now the question is, will CSK join the race to acquire Pant in the mega auction? While speaking to former CSK batsman Ambati Rayudu on Provoke TV, Kashi did not rule out the possibility but also admitted that he is keen to be the first to pick his players in the mega auction. Kasi Vishwanathan said, “We had discussions with captain Ruturaj, MS (Dhoni) and coach Stephen Fleming before taking the decision on retention. We were very clear that the players who helped the team grow and stabilize over the years were very important for the CSK team to continue going forward.” He further said, “It was very easy to retain Gaikwad, Jaddu, MS, Shivam Dubey and Mathisha Pathirana. But we knew that if we retained these players, we would have less money going into the auction. We knew that we would not be able to compete with other teams when it came to the best of Indian players. I mean, we’ll still try, but I don’t think we’ll be able to buy them at the auction.”
CSK Retained & Released Players 2025: See the list of retained and released players of Chennai Super Kings here
CSK (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL) Five-time champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), are one of the most successful franchises in the history of the Indian Premier League, but the last season was not very good for them. In 2022, Ravindra Jadeja was appointed as the new captain in place of MS Dhoni, but the performance of the franchise was very poor that season. Jadeja left the team midway through the season and then Dhoni was reinstated as captain, but it did not help as CSK finished ninth in the points table. Under Dhoni’s captaincy, CSK won the IPL in 2023 and it was their fifth title. They were on the verge of defeat in the final against Gujarat Titans, but there again Ravindra Jadeja gave them the trophy by hitting a six and a four in the last two balls. The following year, Dhoni once again resigned from the captaincy and CSK failed to qualify for the playoffs for the second time in three years. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Retained Players 2025 player Roll Price Ruturaj Gaikwad batter 18 crores Ravindra Jadeja All-rounder 18 crores Shivam Dubey All-rounder 12 crores Mathisa Pathirana Bowler 13 crores ms dhoni Keeper-batter 4 crores
KL Rahul left LSG..! These franchises including RCB and CSK want to join the team
According to media reports, KL Rahul has decided to leave Lucknow Super Giants due to personal and professional reasons. Kl Rahul (Photo Source: IPL franchises have to submit the list of their retained players by the evening of October 31, 2024. Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul has decided to leave the franchise. Lucknow started its journey from the IPL 2022 season, under the captaincy of KL Rahul, he took the team to the playoffs in the first two seasons. But the last season was very disappointing for the franchise, the team finished seventh in the points table. For this reason KL Rahul left Lucknow According to media reports, KL Rahul has decided to leave Lucknow Super Giants due to personal and professional reasons. Let us tell you, after the defeat in the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad last season, there was a heated argument on the field between Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjeev Goenka and KL Rahul. However, in August this year, Rahul came to Kolkata to meet Sanjeev Goenka, after which it seemed that everything was fine between the two. The LSG owner had also described the cricketer as a part of his family. Let us tell you, before the IPL 2022 mega auction, the franchise had included Rahul in the team for a hefty sum of Rs 17 crore. According to the Times of India report, a source said, LSG was ready to offer Rahul the top retention bracket, but Rahul decided to move on due to personal and professional reasons. At present, there are four franchises that have expressed their interest in him – Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gujarat Titans, Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings. Talking about KL Rahul’s IPL career, he has scored 4,683 runs in 132 matches at an average of 45.47 and strike rate of 134.61. He has scored 4 centuries and 37 half-centuries so far. His highest score in IPL is 132, which he made against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2020.
What has changed in MS Dhoni’s IPL salary in the last few years? Know complete details
There is sure to be a change in MS Dhoni’s salary in IPL 2025. MS Dhoni (Photo Source: Getty Images) MS Dhoni is one of those players who has participated in all the editions of the Indian Premier League. He became famous all over the world after leading the Indian team to the title in the 2007 T-20 World Cup. And Chennai Super Kings signed him for $1.5 million in the first edition of IPL. CSK made him the captain and the first three seasons were very good for the franchise. The team reached the final in 2008 and won in 2010. Before the 2011 auction, CSK announced Dhoni as their first retention. The franchise retained him for the next three years for $1.8 million. Dhoni shone this time too and after the retirement of Sachin Tendulkar, he became the poster boy of Indian cricket. By now he had become an integral part of the CSK franchise and Chennai Super Kings again announced Dhoni as their first retention ahead of the 2014 mega auction. After this, Dhoni earned Rs 12.5 every season till 2017. CSK may retain Dhoni as an uncapped player before 2025 mega auction However, there were doubts whether Dhoni would be CSK’s first retention ahead of the 2018 mega auction due to his advanced age. But the franchise showed confidence in him and named him as the first retention. In this way, for the next three years i.e. till 2021, Dhoni earned Rs 15 crore per season. After this, Chennai retained Dhoni, but in the interest of the team, he himself refused to accept the retention at first. That season, CSK declared Ravindra Jadeja as their first retention and he got Rs 15 crore. After this, Dhoni got Rs 12 crore as second retention. This was Dhoni’s salary till 2024 and it is expected to change in IPL 2025. There are reports that CSK may retain Dhoni as an uncapped player ahead of the 2025 mega auction. This means that the two-time World Cup winning captain will get Rs 4 crore. However, neither the franchise nor Dhoni has confirmed this. Now, official information will be revealed when CSK announces its retention on October 31.
MS Dhoni will play in IPL 2025, CSK CEO confirmed
MS Dhoni played as a player in IPL 2024. MS Dhoni (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) IPL 2025: For IPL 2025, all the franchises have to submit the list of their retained players to BCCI before October 31. Meanwhile, a big relief news has come out for Chennai Super Kings regarding retention. Actually, CSK franchise did not know whether Dhoni would play in the next season or not, but now Dhoni has told his decision regarding this to the franchise. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Vishwanathan himself has told Cricbuzz that, MS Dhoni will play in IPL 2025. This top official of the five-time champion team said that he is very happy with this and he does not need anything else. Kasi Vishwanathan said that when he (Dhoni) is ready, what else do we need? We are happy. Now CSK is all set to retain MS Dhoni as an uncapped player. Apart from this, if some reports are to be believed then Ravindra Jadeja will be the top retention of this franchise followed by Rituraj Gaikwad and then Mathisha Pathirana. That means Jadeja will be at number one while Rituraj will be at second and Pathirana will be at number three among the players to be retained. MS Dhoni will meet N Srinivasan soon The report also claims that MS Dhoni will meet franchise owner N Srinivasan to finalize the retention for the team. It is also reported that this wicketkeeper-batsman will be kept in the uncapped category for Rs 4 crore. Recently BCCI has re-implemented this rule, under which players who have not played international cricket for 5 years can be retained in the team as uncapped players. It is now completely clear that Ravindra Jadeja will be the first retention of Chennai, followed by Rituraj Gaikwad. Mathesa Pathirana No. 3 has agreed to retention. Apart from them, Shivam Dubey, Devon Conway and uncapped player Sameer Rizvi can also be retained.
IPL 2025: MS Dhoni will be CSK’s first retention: Harbhajan Singh
Dhoni has made CSK champion five times under his captaincy. MS Dhoni and Harbhajan Singh (Image Credit- Twitter Harbhajan Singh on MS Dhoni: Harbhajan Singh, famously known as the former veteran spinner and turbanator of the Indian cricket team, has recently given a big statement about MS Dhoni. Harbhajan says that Dhoni is going to be the first name in the retention list of Chennai Super Kings (CSK). It is noteworthy that a mega auction can be seen for the upcoming season of IPL at the end of November. But before this auction, all the 10 teams have to submit the list of their retained players to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) before October 31, 2024. But meanwhile, Harbhajan’s statement has grabbed headlines. Harbhajan Singh gave a big statement Let us tell you that in a recent discussion with Star Sports, Harbhajan said- I am not sure whether Dhoni will play or not, but if he is available, he will definitely be the team’s first choice to retain, even if He should be considered an uncapped player this season. Harbhajan further said- After Dhoni, CSK’s next choice will be Ravindra Jadeja and Rachin Ravindra. As far as captain Ruturaj Gaikwad is concerned, he is also sure to be retained, I believe that these four players will be retained. Apart from this, we can also keep Mathisha Pathirana in the team, who is an excellent bowler. If an uncapped player is retained, it could be a surprise choice, but it is possible that CSK will retain only five players. So in my view, the possible retentions are MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Pathirana. Well, only after the retention list comes, it will be known which players have been retained by CSK? But it is certain that if Dhoni is available for the upcoming season, then CSK is going to be seen retaining him at any cost.
“CSK is better than Mumbai Indians because…”, Krishnappa Gautam created a sensation with this statement
What I like most about CSK is that they will make sure you are comfortable – Krishnappa Gowtham Krishnappa Gowtham and MS Dhoni (Photo Source: BCCI) Indian player Krishnappa Gautam believes that the dressing room of Chennai Super Kings is better than the dressing room of Mumbai Indians. Krishnappa Gautam was seen playing for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2024. Earlier, he has been a part of Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings. They will make sure you are comfortable – Krishnappa Gowtham Krishnappa Gowtham, while talking in an exclusive interview with CricTracker, said that Mumbai Indians leave no stone unturned in taking care of their players. On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings not only takes care of their players but also ensures that their families are happy, everyone is in a good mood and mental state and this is what makes CSK special. Krishnappa Gautham said, I think Mumbai has a very professional setup. When it comes to Mumbai, everything is very organised. When it comes to Chennai, they are also professional and organised. They have everything that Mumbai has, but what I like most about CSK is that they will make sure that you are comfortable and at the same time they will make sure that your whole family is comfortable. They believe that if people around you are comfortable and they are happy, then you can perform at your best. They make sure that everyone is in a good condition and a good mental state. Before IPL 2017, Mumbai Indians bought Krishnappa Gowtham for 2 crores, but he did not get opportunities and the franchise released him before the 2018 mega auction. Rajasthan Royals bought Gowtham in the mega auction, that season he played 15 matches and took 11 wickets at an economy of 7.80. Krishnappa played a brilliant innings of 33 runs in 11 balls in the match against Mumbai Indians, on the basis of which Rajasthan Royals defeated Mumbai by 3 wickets at Wankhede. Krishnappa Gowtham was an important part of Rajasthan Royals’ playing 11 in IPL 2018, but he did not get many opportunities in 2019. He played only 7 matches and was released by the franchise before the upcoming season. Krishnappa played two matches for Punjab Kings in IPL 2020 and was released again. In IPL 2021, Chennai Super Kings bought Krishnappa Gowtham for a huge price of Rs 9.25 crore. However, he did not get a chance to play a single match that season.
This fan of Chennai Super Kings described all the matches of CSK as a circus, you will also be stunned after watching the video
The craze of MS Dhoni during IPL 2024 was worth watching MS Dhoni (Image Credit- Twitter X) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have won the IPL title five times under the leadership of MS Dhoni, but this season he handed over the captaincy of the team to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Under the leadership of Gaikwad, CSK had a mixed performance in IPL 2024, but the team missed out on a place in the playoffs. However, the craze for MS Dhoni was at its peak throughout the tournament. Chennai fans were arriving in large numbers in every match of CSK and they were desperate to get a glimpse of Dhoni. They used to wait for the CSK batsman to get out to see Dhoni bat. Now in the meantime, a video of a fan has surfaced, who has said something very bitter for CSK fans. This video is going viral on social media, in which the fan is claiming that he has a lot of respect for Dhoni, but he cannot support such behavior. In the viral video, the fan says, I am very sorry, but all the CSK matches have been like a circus. I am a big fan of Dhoni. He is amazing and a great player. But the fans are spoiling it. I was not able to enjoy cricket. But now I have posted on Facebook and Instagram, ‘Enjoyed the IPL match at MA Chidambaram without Dhoni circus.’ Watch that video of the fan here “Finally enjoyed an IPL match at Chepauk without the Dhoni circus.”pic.twitter.com/ExDswyYhhT — Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) May 25, 2024 Justin Langer was also surprised to see the craze of MS Dhoni at Ekana Stadium. He said that to be honest, there must have been 48000 MS Dhoni number seven shirts there. I could not believe it, and then we went to CSK and they were 100 percent there. It is unbelievable.
