CSK Team Retention 2025: Full List, Released Players, Strategy & Expected Playing XI

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CSK Retention 2025 – Full List & Team Analysis

Chennai Super Kings have finalized their retention list for IPL 2025! Here is the full squad, released players, captain details, and complete analysis for fans. Stay updated with the latest CSK news here.

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have officially revealed their retained players for IPL 2025, and fans are super excited to see who continues with the Yellow Army. With Dhoni’s guidance and Ruturaj Gaikwad leading the future, CSK has built a strong core for the upcoming season.

In this blog, you’ll find the full retention list, released players, strategy, and expected playing XI.

🔥 CSK Retained Players 2025

MS Dhoni (WK)

Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain)

Ravindra Jadeja

Moeen Ali

Ajinkya Rahane

Shivam Dube

Matheesha Pathirana

Deepak Chahar

Tushar Deshpande

Maheesh Theekshana

Sameer Rizvi

Daryl Mitchell

CSK kept a balance of experience + all-round ability.

CSK Released Players 2025

Ben Stokes

Rachin Ravindra

Shardul Thakur

Mitchell Santner

Mustafizur Rahman

Rajvardhan Hangargekar

Prashant Solanki

The releases help CSK increase purse value for the mega auction.

🧠 Why CSK Retained These Players?

1) Strong core structure

Dhoni, Jadeja, Gaikwad, Dube, Chahar – the backbone of CSK.

2) Captaincy clarity

Ruturaj Gaikwad is the trusted long-term captain.

3) Bowling core is intact

Pathirana, Chahar, Theekshana ensure stability.

4) All-rounders remain priority

CSK always builds around all-rounders for flexibility.

🚀 Expected CSK Playing XI for IPL 2025

1. Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)

2. Sameer Rizvi / Auction Pick

3. Daryl Mitchell

4. Ajinkya Rahane

5. Shivam Dube

6. Moeen Ali

7. MS Dhoni (WK)

8. Ravindra Jadeja

9. Deepak Chahar

10. Matheesha Pathirana

11. Maheesh Theekshana

CSK may target an aggressive opener + one fast bowler in the auction.

CSK’s retention strategy for 2025 is smart, balanced, and built for long-term success. With Dhoni still guiding the team and Ruturaj leading from the front, fans can expect a strong season ahead.

💛 Who do you think CSK should buy in the IPL 2025 auction? Comment below