5 players retained: Ruturaj Gaikwad (INR 18 crore), Ravindra Jadeja (INR 18 crore), Matheesha Pathirana (INR 13 crore), Shivam Dube (INR 12 crore), MS Dhoni (INR 4 crore)
Purse remaining for auction: INR 55 crore (out of INR 120 crore)
Analysis: Utilizing the uncapped rule activated from the 2021 IPL, CSK has astutely retained MSD at ₹4 crore. The Kiwi pair, Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell, who were bought at the last auction, were not retained. There are rumors that the franchise may use their Right to Match (RTM) card on Rachin Ravindra. The franchise has placed immense trust in the uncanny-action Malinga-regen Matheesha Pathirana, who has been pivotal for them in the last few seasons. Shivam Dube, who has seen a rise in his career after joining forces with CSK and has been instrumental for them, has also been retained. Jadeja, for whom there were rumors of leaving the franchise when the team underperformed under his captaincy, has committed his loyalty to this team.
CricLatest Rating: 9/10
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