Chennai Super Kings IPL 2025 Squad: Complete Player List, Retentions, and New Additions

Introduction

At the IPL 2025 Auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) made a move to keep the core of their team for the IPL 2025. The reunion of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja to bolster their spin department after a ten-year break was one of the highlights. An addition of Afghanistan's promising spinner, Noor Ahmed, was part of the CSK Strategy.

Prior to retentions, each franchise had an initial fund of Rs 120 crore. CSK spent Rs 65 crore to keep five players, including the "uncapped" Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who cost Rs 4 crore.

CSK was able to keep Dhoni by reintroducing a crucial rule in the IPL Player Regulations. According to the law, a player is considered uncapped if they haven't played international cricket or had a central contract for five years. This allows CSK to retain their legendary leader on advantageous terms.

Full List of Retained, Sold, and Released Players of CSK

Full List of Retained Players

CSK Retained Players | Image Courtesy: Newsx

Full List of Sold Players

Full List of Released Players

"I think we've got a really well-balanced side, a good mix of some experience, of exciting young players. And sometimes you've just got to hold your nerve. We also knew it was going to be really competitive with a number of players that we wanted. So, it's always a juggling act between going too far and being able to stop," head coach Stephen Fleming said after IPL 2025 Mega Auction

Conclusion

With the eagerly expected and highly anticipated IPL 2025 season fast approaching, the Chennai Super Kings are in a strong position to contend at the top level once more. The team's roster has prepared for an exciting season by combining youth and experience with well-timed acquisitions, whether it's because of Ruturaj Gaikwad's new leadership, the strength of their retained players, or the firepower of their new acquisitions, CSK is definitely a team to watch in the 2025 IPL season