As the IPL 2025 mega auction approaches closer, cricket fans are eagerly waiting for the IPL franchises to release the list of retained players. BCCI has already announced the deadline for the submission of the list, which is October 31st. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recently unveiled the retention policy for the upcoming mega auction, with one particular rule seemingly crafted to ensure MS Dhoni's continued participation as an uncapped player without jeopardizing his team’s future prospects. The rule permits teams to retain an Indian player in the uncapped category, provided the player hasn't represented India in international cricket for the past five years. Additionally, the retention cap for such a player is set at INR 4 crore. This implies that the Chennai Super Kings can now retain Dhoni as an uncapped player while still holding onto their other key players. Also Read: Why Should India Not Drop KL Rahul For The Second Test Against NZ As anticipation builds around the five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings, many fans are eager to see former Indian captain MS Dhoni back on the field once again. However, the decision to retain Dhoni has not yet been finalized. In a recent statement, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan addressed the uncertainty surrounding Dhoni’s retention ahead of the auction. CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan shared a big update on MS Dhoni's participation in IPL 2025!💛🗣️ pic.twitter.com/OfJir26VC2 — CricketGully (@thecricketgully) October 21, 2024 The mega auction is anticipated to take place in late November 2024, with reports suggesting that the event is likely to be hosted in Riyadh.