CSK retains Dhoni for IPL 2025: Fans laud 'Thala' as greatest uncapped player in IPL history, memes explode

In a momentous decision ahead of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Thursday retained their legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni as an uncapped player for a mere Rs 4 crore. This landmark retention was made possible by the IPL's reinstatement of a rule allowing Indian players who have been retired from international cricket for at least five years to be auctioned as uncapped players. Also read: IPL 2025: CSK retain Dhoni, Pant enters auction pool and more; full list of players retained and released here MS DHONI RETAINED AT 4CR...!!!! pic.twitter.com/pYLGsOlot5 — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 31, 2024 The much-discussed rule, originally implemented in 2008 and scrapped in 2021, has now paved the way for Dhoni to continue his illustrious IPL career. The announcement of Dhoni's return has sent waves of excitement through the fanbase, who had speculated about whether the beloved 'Thala' would return for his 18th season. Superfans, here's your Diwali Parisu!