There is a continuous discussion about the retention policy before the mega auction of IPL 2025. BCCI recently held a meeting with the franchise owners of the league. During this, there was a discussion about ending the mega auction, impact player and retention policy. Chennai Super Kings had demanded BCCI to bring a rule in the meeting, so that they can retain Dhoni in the coming season as well. According to media reports, BCCI has accepted CSK's demand. The board can take a big step to make Dhoni play in the IPL. If the board does this, then CSK will get a big good news before the mega auction.

What is that rule and when will it be announced?

A rule was introduced in the first season of IPL. Under this, any franchise could buy players who had retired from international cricket in the uncapped player category for less money. The only condition for this was that it had been 5 years since their retirement. Due to this rule never being used, BCCI removed it in 2021. According to a News18 report, in the meeting held on July 31, Chennai had demanded to bring back this rule to play its most important player Dhoni. However, very few franchises supported CSK in this. Now, quoting sources, this rule is expected to come back. The board can announce it at the time of announcing the regulation of players.

What will be the retention policy in IPL 2025?

Some IPL teams want to remove the mega auction. But according to the Cricbuzz report, BCCI will not end it at the moment. However, discussions are going on about this. Apart from this, the board can allow teams to retain a maximum of six players before the mega auction. Apart from this, the Right to Match Card rule can also be brought back.

Will MS Dhoni play IPL 2025?

Dhoni recently gave a statement about playing in IPL 2025. He said that nothing is in his hands, everything will depend on the new retention rules. Currently, there is a rule to retain only 4 players before the mega auction. But according to the latest report, there are reports of changes in the uncapped category and retention rules. This has increased his chances of playing.