Months have handed for the reason that Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season concluded however there’s nonetheless no affirmation on MS Dhoni‘s future with the Chennai Tremendous Kings. Dhoni stepped down because the captain of the franchise forward of the beginning of the season this yr, paving the way in which for Ruturaj Gaikwad to steer the staff. Although CSK did not qualify for the playoffs, there have been loads of positives to take from Ruturaj’s management. However, does that imply it is throughout for Dhoni as a participant? As per reviews, the Thala’s continuity within the league solely will depend on the retention choice the IPL administration and the BCCI take.
With a mega public sale scheduled to be held earlier than the beginning of the IPL 2025 season, there is not a lot readability across the variety of gamers the BCCI will permit the franchises to retain. Based on a report in Cricbuzz, Dhoni’s continuity within the league as a participant is barely attainable if the BCCI permits the retention of 5 to six gamers in every franchise.
At current, the gamers who’re most definitely to be retained by the Tremendous Kings embody skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Matheesha Pathirana, and Shivam Dube, although the order of retention could possibly be cautious.
Earlier, it was reported that the IPL bosses had invited franchise homeowners for a gathering on July 31 the place the retention matter can be mentioned.
IPL CEO Hemang Amin reportedly despatched textual content messages to the franchise homeowners for the assembly, although the timing and venue weren’t confirmed at that cut-off date.
“Amin is known to have additionally indicated that the assembly would happen within the late afternoon or night on July 31. It’s believed that every one the homeowners have confirmed their availability for the assembly,” a report mentioned.
“Whereas the precise venue has not been confirmed, the congregation is anticipated to happen on the Cricket Centre, the BCCI headquarters, positioned inside the Wankhede Stadium advanced in Mumbai,” it added.
The report additionally acknowledged that retention of 5-6 gamers could possibly be allowed by the BCCI.
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