CSK IPL 2025 Retention: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja Top the List of Retained Players

Ahead of the IPL 2025 season, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have finalized their retention list, holding on to five key players for another shot at the title. Leading the pack are captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, both retained for ₹18 crore each. Gaikwad’s consistency at the top and Jadeja’s impact with both bat and ball make them indispensable to CSK’s setup. The iconic MS Dhoni, despite being an uncapped player, has also been retained for ₹4 crore, continuing to lead the team with his unmatched experience and leadership qualities. In addition to these stalwarts, young Sri Lankan pacer Matheesa Pathirana has been retained for ₹13 crore, owing to his impressive performances with the ball, especially in the death overs. The dynamic middle-order batter Shivam Dube, retained for ₹12 crore, will also continue to play a crucial role for CSK with his power-hitting abilities. On the flip side, CSK has decided to release a few players, including Indian pacer Tushar Deshpande and New Zealand internationals Rachin Ravindra and Daryll Mitchell, as they look to fine-tune their squad for the 2025 campaign. With these retentions, CSK aims to build a balanced squad, blending youth and experience, as they chase their record 6th IPL title under the leadership of MS Dhoni.