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The former India all-rounder believes the retention rules for the 2025 edition of the IPL have been introduced to accommodate former Team India captain and Chennai Super Kings legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Ahead of the IPL 'Big Auction,' franchises prepare to announce retained players. Each can keep up to six, with a limit on capped and uncapped players.

The revised players' retention rules have allowed CSK to retain their iconic captain, MS Dhoni, as an uncapped player.

Former Indian Cricketer Mohammad Kaif said that the BCCI had decided to reintroduce the uncapped player rule because of MS Dhoni. He opined that the decision was right and that the Chennai Super Kings would be able to retain the former skipper for INR 4 crore.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and all 10 teams have kicked off preparations for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The board recently issued guidelines for the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction,

MS Dhoni, although not uncapped in the traditional sense, could still play a pivotal role in mentoring and guiding the younger talent. His experience and leadership qualities make him an asset. / BCCI 2/8: Known for his variations and tactical acumen,