IPL 2022: Which side be the richest? Revealing purse of 8 existing teams before mega auction

The IPL retention list was released on Tuesday evening (November 30). The eight existing IPL franchises released their set of retained players as many established names found themselves being retained, by their respective teams, whereas some big names have been released and will proceed to the mega auction, to be held in early 2022. (The two new teams will also get a chance to pick three players each prior to the auction).

While MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli and undoubtedly two of the biggest names in IPL, the superstar duo took paycuts in order to boost Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) purse, respectively, and help rebuild in the mega auction. For the unversed, Dhoni agreed to be the second-retention choice for CSK, for 12 crores (120 million), whereas all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was retained as the Yellow Army's top-choice player, for 16 crores (160 million).

On the other hand, Kohli remained the top-choice for RCB in their retention list, however, he chose to have a pay cut of 2 crores (being retained for 15 crores, i.e. 150 million) before the mega auction.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Both Dhoni and Kohli have been IPL legends. While the CSK skipper has led the Men in Yellow to four IPL titles, he has amassed 4,746 runs in 220 matches along with being the wicketkeeper with most dismissals overall (161). On the other hand, the 33-year-old Kohli has led RCB to the 2016 IPL final and is the leading run-getter in the tournament-history, with 6,283 runs in 207 games.&nbsp;

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Here's the list of retained players:

CSK:&nbsp;Jadeja (16 cr), Dhoni (12 cr), Moeen Ali (8 cr), Ruturaj Gaikwad (6 crore)

KKR:&nbsp;Andre Russell (INR 120 million, INR 160 million to be deducted from purse), Varun Chakravarthy (INR 80 million, INR 120 million to be deducted from purse), Venkatesh Iyer (INR 80 million), Sunil Narine (INR 60 million)

SRH:&nbsp;Kane Williamson (INR 140 million), Abdul Samad (INR 40 million), Umran Malik (INR 40 million)

MI:&nbsp;Rohit Sharma (INR 160 million), Jasprit Bumrah (INR 120 million), Suryakumar Yadav(INR 80 million), Kieron Pollard (INR 60 million)

RCB:&nbsp;Kohli (INR 150 million), Glenn Maxwell (INR 110 million), Mohammed Siraj (INR 70 million)

DC:&nbsp;Rishabh Pant (INR 160 million), Axar Patel (INR 90 million, INR 120 million to be deducted from purse), Prithvi Shaw (INR 75 million, INR 80 million to be deducted from purse), Anrich Nortje (INR 65 million)

RR:&nbsp;Sanju Samson (INR 140 million), Jos Buttler (INR 100 million), Yashasvi Jaiswal (INR 40 million)

PBKS:&nbsp;Mayank Agarwal (INR 120 million, INR 140 million to be deducted from purse), Arshdeep Singh (INR 40 million)

The IPL retention list was released on Tuesday evening (November 30). The eight existing IPL franchises released their set of retained players as many established names found themselves being retained, by their respective teams, whereas some big names have been released and will proceed to the mega auction, to be held in early 2022.

The IPL retention list was released on Tuesday evening (November 30). The eight existing IPL franchises released their set of retained players as many established names found themselves being retained, by their respective teams, whereas some big names have been released and will proceed to the mega auction, to be held in early 2022. (The two new teams will also get a chance to pick three players each prior to the auction). While MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli and undoubtedly two of the biggest names in IPL, the superstar duo took paycuts in order to boost Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) purse, respectively, and help rebuild in the mega auction. For the unversed, Dhoni agreed to be the second-retention choice for CSK, for 12 crores (120 million), whereas all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was retained as the Yellow Army's top-choice player, for 16 crores (160 million). On the other hand, Kohli remained the top-choice for RCB in their retention list, however, he chose to have a pay cut of 2 crores (being retained for 15 crores, i.e. 150 million) before the mega auction. ALSO READ | IPL retention: Who's in, who's out ahead of mega auction? All you need to know Both Dhoni and Kohli have been IPL legends. While the CSK skipper has led the Men in Yellow to four IPL titles, he has amassed 4,746 runs in 220 matches along with being the wicketkeeper with most dismissals overall (161). On the other hand, the 33-year-old Kohli has led RCB to the 2016 IPL final and is the leading run-getter in the tournament-history, with 6,283 runs in 207 games. ALSO READ | Chennai Super Kings complete retention list: CSK retain MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja and two others Here's the list of retained players: CSK: Jadeja (16 cr), Dhoni (12 cr), Moeen Ali (8 cr), Ruturaj Gaikwad (6 crore) KKR: Andre Russell (INR 120 million, INR 160 million to be deducted from purse), Varun Chakravarthy (INR 80 million, INR 120 million to be deducted from purse), Venkatesh Iyer (INR 80 million), Sunil Narine (INR 60 million) SRH: Kane Williamson (INR 140 million), Abdul Samad (INR 40 million), Umran Malik (INR 40 million) MI: Rohit Sharma (INR 160 million), Jasprit Bumrah (INR 120 million), Suryakumar Yadav(INR 80 million), Kieron Pollard (INR 60 million) RCB: Kohli (INR 150 million), Glenn Maxwell (INR 110 million), Mohammed Siraj (INR 70 million) DC: Rishabh Pant (INR 160 million), Axar Patel (INR 90 million, INR 120 million to be deducted from purse), Prithvi Shaw (INR 75 million, INR 80 million to be deducted from purse), Anrich Nortje (INR 65 million) RR: Sanju Samson (INR 140 million), Jos Buttler (INR 100 million), Yashasvi Jaiswal (INR 40 million) PBKS: Mayank Agarwal (INR 120 million, INR 140 million to be deducted from purse), Arshdeep Singh (INR 40 million)

IPL retention: MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli win hearts as superstar duo take paycuts ahead of mega auction

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises released names of retained players ahead of the mega auction, which will take place in January. As per the BCCI rules, each team had a total salary cap of INR 900 million available at the mega auction that will have two new teams in the next edition.

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises released names of retained players ahead of the mega auction, which will take place in January. As per the BCCI rules, each team had a total salary cap of INR 900 million available at the mega auction that will have two new teams in the next edition. The eight existing franchises were eligible to retain up to four players with a maximum of three Indians, two overseas players and two uncapped Indians. Some star players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni were retained by their respective franchises - Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. ALSO READ | IPL: Royal Challengers Bangalore retention list - RCB retain Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell and one more On the other hand, KL Rahul, Rashid Khan and Hardik Pandya are among the big names that haven't been retained by their franchises Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians respectively. A total of 27 players have been retained, of which eight are overseas and four are uncapped Indians. CSK, DC, KKR and MI opted to retain four players each while RR, RCB and SRH retained three. Punjab Kings on the other hand held on to two players. Here's the list of retained players: CSK: Ravindra Jadeja (INR 160 million), MS Dhoni (INR 120 million), Moeen Ali (INR 80 million), Ruturaj Gaikwad (INR 60 million) KKR: Andre Russell (INR 120 million, INR 160 million to be deducted from purse), Varun Chakravarthy (INR 80 million, INR 120 million to be deducted from purse), Venkatesh Iyer (INR 80 million), Sunil Narine (INR 60 million) SRH: Kane Williamson (INR 140 million), Abdul Samad (INR 40 million), Umran Malik (INR 40 million) MI: Rohit Sharma (INR 160 million), Jasprit Bumrah (INR 120 million), Suryakumar Yadav(INR 80 million), Kieron Pollard (INR 60 million) ALSO READ | Kolkata Knight Riders complete retention list: KKR retain Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer and two others RCB: Virat Kohli (INR 150 million), Glenn Maxwell (INR 110 million), Mohammed Siraj (INR 70 million) DC: Rishabh Pant (INR 160 million), Axar Patel (INR 90 million, INR 120 million to be deducted from purse), Prithvi Shaw (INR 75 million, INR 80 million to be deducted from purse), Anrich Nortje (INR 65 million) RR: Sanju Samson (INR 140 million), Jos Buttler (INR 100 million), Yashasvi Jaiswal (INR 40 million) PBKS: Mayank Agarwal (INR 120 million, INR 140 million to be deducted from purse), Arshdeep Singh (INR 40 million) As per the BCCI rules, if a team retains four players, then a sum of INR 420 million will be deducted. The deduction for three players will be summed at INR 330 million. The deduction from the purse for two players would come to INR 240 million and for one player and the amount comes to a whopping INR 140 million for that one player. After retaining the players, PBKS have the highest salary purse available with INR 720 million while Delhi Capitals have least at INR 475 million to be used at the mega auction. There will be no Right To Match (RTM) cards available this time. The next edition will have two new teams - Lucknow and Ahmedabad - with the competition featuring 74 matches where each side plays seven home and seven away games.

IPL retention: Who's in, who's out ahead of mega auction? All you need to know

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have retained captain MS Dhoni and three others ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction. There were a lot of speculations surrounding Dhoni's future after he led CSK to their fourth IPL title this year, however, CSK have put the rumours to bed by retaining their charismatic leader.

39-year-old Dhoni is no more the player he once was when it comes to his batting and his struggles have been evident in the last couple of seasons of the IPL. However, Dhoni remains one of the best captains in the league and marshalled his troops to perfection last season.

He is unlikely to continue for the full three seasons after being retained but Dhoni will certainly lead CSK in IPL 2022 next year. The four-time champions have also retained star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, opening batter Ruturak Gaikwad and all-rounder Moeen Ali.

Dhoni has been retained by CSK as the second-choice player for Rs 12&nbsp;crore (INR 120 million) while Jadeja has been the first-choice retention for Rs 16&nbsp;crore (INR 160 million). Ali is CSK's third-choice retained player and will be drawing a salary of Rs 8 crore (INR 80 million) while Gaikwad&nbsp;has been retained for Rs 6&nbsp;crore (INR 60&nbsp;million).

Chennai Super Kings complete list of retained players:

Ravindra Jadeja - Rs 16 crore

MS Dhoni - Rs 12 crore

Moeen Ali - Rs 8 crore&nbsp;

Ruturaj Gaikwad - Rs 6 crore&nbsp;

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While Dhoni and Jadeja was obvious choices for CSK, Ali, who was roped in by the franchise last year has been retained ahead of the likes of Sam Curran and Faf du Plessis. Ali had notched up 357 runs and picked up six wickets for CSK in IPL 2020 helping them win their fourth title.

Gaikwad has been rewarded after a stelar season in IPL 2020 where he bagged the Orange Cap for being the highest run-getter. Gaikwad amassed 635 runs in IPL 2020 and was one of the most consistent batters in the league. He is likely to continue opening the innings for CSK for the next three years.

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have retained captain MS Dhoni and three others ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction. There were a lot of speculations surrounding Dhoni's future after he led CSK to their fourth IPL title this year, however, CSK have put the rumours to bed by retaining their charismatic leader.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have retained captain MS Dhoni and three others ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction. There were a lot of speculations surrounding Dhoni's future after he led CSK to their fourth IPL title this year, however, CSK have put the rumours to bed by retaining their charismatic leader. 39-year-old Dhoni is no more the player he once was when it comes to his batting and his struggles have been evident in the last couple of seasons of the IPL. However, Dhoni remains one of the best captains in the league and marshalled his troops to perfection last season. He is unlikely to continue for the full three seasons after being retained but Dhoni will certainly lead CSK in IPL 2022 next year. The four-time champions have also retained star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, opening batter Ruturak Gaikwad and all-rounder Moeen Ali. Dhoni has been retained by CSK as the second-choice player for Rs 12 crore (INR 120 million) while Jadeja has been the first-choice retention for Rs 16 crore (INR 160 million). Ali is CSK's third-choice retained player and will be drawing a salary of Rs 8 crore (INR 80 million) while Gaikwad has been retained for Rs 6 crore (INR 60 million). Chennai Super Kings complete list of retained players: Ravindra Jadeja - Rs 16 crore MS Dhoni - Rs 12 crore Moeen Ali - Rs 8 crore Ruturaj Gaikwad - Rs 6 crore Also Read: MI complete retentions list: Rohit, Bumrah, Suryakumar and Pollard retained While Dhoni and Jadeja was obvious choices for CSK, Ali, who was roped in by the franchise last year has been retained ahead of the likes of Sam Curran and Faf du Plessis. Ali had notched up 357 runs and picked up six wickets for CSK in IPL 2020 helping them win their fourth title. Gaikwad has been rewarded after a stelar season in IPL 2020 where he bagged the Orange Cap for being the highest run-getter. Gaikwad amassed 635 runs in IPL 2020 and was one of the most consistent batters in the league. He is likely to continue opening the innings for CSK for the next three years.

Chennai Super Kings complete retention list: CSK retain MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja and two others

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir recently named four players Chennai Super Kings (CSK) should retain ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction. November 30 (Tuesday) is the deadline for the existing eight franchises to submit their final list of retained players. A team can retain a maximum of only four players, with not more than three Indians or two overseas players as part of the final retained list.

Gambhir believes defending champions Chennai Super Kings should not retain captain MS Dhoni ahead of IPL 2022. He picked Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis and Sam Curran as his for retentions for CSK while snubbing the likes of Dhoni and Moeen Ali. Dhoni is likely to be retained by CSK, as per multiple reports, having already confirmed that he will be playing the final T20 match of his career in Chennai.

Gambhir revealed his four picks four CSK while speaking on Star Sports. As per a report in ESPN Cricinfo, Dhoni, Jadeja, Gaikwad and Moeen are set to be the four players to be retained by CSK ahead of the much-anticipated mega auction which is all set to feature a host of superstars this time around.

Despite being in the final lap of his career and there being uncertainty over his long-term future in the IPL, CSK have reposed their faith in skipper Dhoni. The former India captain had retired from international cricket in 2019 but has continued to lead CSK in the IPL.

He led the Yellow Army to their fourth IPL title triumph in IPL 2021 as CSK completed an incredible comeback after having failed to qualify for the playoffs in IPL 2020. It remains to be seen who will be the final four retentions for CSK ahead of the mega auction this time around.

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A franchise retaining four players will have to shell out Rs 42 crore (INR 420 million) from their total budget of Rs 90 crore (INR 900 million). There will be no Right To Match (RTM) option for the franchises in the mega auction this year which means they will have to be very wise in selecting their retentions.

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir recently named four players Chennai Super Kings (CSK) should retain ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction. November 30 (Tuesday) is the deadline for the existing eight franchises to submit their final list of retained players.

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir recently named four players Chennai Super Kings (CSK) should retain ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction. November 30 (Tuesday) is the deadline for the existing eight franchises to submit their final list of retained players. A team can retain a maximum of only four players, with not more than three Indians or two overseas players as part of the final retained list. Gambhir believes defending champions Chennai Super Kings should not retain captain MS Dhoni ahead of IPL 2022. He picked Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis and Sam Curran as his for retentions for CSK while snubbing the likes of Dhoni and Moeen Ali. Dhoni is likely to be retained by CSK, as per multiple reports, having already confirmed that he will be playing the final T20 match of his career in Chennai. Gambhir revealed his four picks four CSK while speaking on Star Sports. As per a report in ESPN Cricinfo, Dhoni, Jadeja, Gaikwad and Moeen are set to be the four players to be retained by CSK ahead of the much-anticipated mega auction which is all set to feature a host of superstars this time around. Despite being in the final lap of his career and there being uncertainty over his long-term future in the IPL, CSK have reposed their faith in skipper Dhoni. The former India captain had retired from international cricket in 2019 but has continued to lead CSK in the IPL. He led the Yellow Army to their fourth IPL title triumph in IPL 2021 as CSK completed an incredible comeback after having failed to qualify for the playoffs in IPL 2020. It remains to be seen who will be the final four retentions for CSK ahead of the mega auction this time around. Also Read: Dhoni to Rohit: Complete list of reported retentions for all 8 franchises ahead of IPL mega auction A franchise retaining four players will have to shell out Rs 42 crore (INR 420 million) from their total budget of Rs 90 crore (INR 900 million). There will be no Right To Match (RTM) option for the franchises in the mega auction this year which means they will have to be very wise in selecting their retentions.

No MS Dhoni! Gautam Gambhir picks his four retentions for Chennai Super Kings

The existing eight franchises of the Indian Premier League (IPL) have all but decided on their retentions ahead of the deadline which is Tuesday (November 30). Each of the eight franchises can retain a maximum of four players. They cannot retain more than three Indians or two overseas players as part of their final four.

Meanwhile, the two new franchises - Lucknow and Ahmedabad have the option to pick at least three players each from the pool of non-retained players once the eight teams have submitted the list of their retained players. While none of the teams have made their retentions official yet, multiple reports have confirmed the players that are set to be retained by each of the eight franchises.

The likes of MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are all set to stay with their respective teams ahead of the IPL mega auction. However, a number of big names such as KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and Hardik Pandya among others are likely to be released by their respective franchises. Here we take a look at the reported final retentions of each of the eight IPL teams.

1) Chennai Super Kings - MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali&nbsp;

As per ESPN Cricinfo, defending champions CSK have retained captain MS Dhoni along with opener Ruturaj Gaikwad and all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Moeen Ali.

2) Mumbai Indians - Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Kieron Pollard, Ishan Kishan

As per a report in the Times of India, Mumbai Indians have retained veteran all-rounder Kieron Pollard and young wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan apart from captain Rohit Sharma and pacer Jasprit Bumrah. MI reportedly retained Kishan ahead of Suryakumar Yadav. It also means that both Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya will be released by the franchise.

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3) Royal Challengers Bangalore - Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Mohammed Siraj

RCB have reportedly retained three players ahead of the mega auction. While Virat Kohli has been retained as a player after leaving captaincy, Aussie all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj will also remain with the franchise.

4) Delhi Capitals - Rishabh Pant, Prithvi Shaw, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje&nbsp;

Shreyas Iyer and R Ashwin are all set to be released by Delhi Capitals, who have reportedly decided to retain captain Rishabh Pant, Prithvi Shaw, Axar Patel and South African speedster Anrich Nortje ahead of the new season.

5) Kolkata Knight Riders - Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer and Varun Chakaravarthy&nbsp;

Kolkata Knight Riders have also retained four players ahead of the IPL mega auction. As per ESPN Cricinfo, they have retained all-rounder Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer and spinner Varun Chakaravarthy ahead of the new season.

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6) Sunrisers Hyderabad - Kane Williamson&nbsp;

As per ESPN Cricinfo, Sunrisers Hyderabad have retained captain Kane Williamson ahead of the mega auction. The franchise were also keen on retaining Rashid Khan but it remains to be seen if he will stay with SRH or not.

7) Rajasthan Royals - Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal

Rajasthan Royals have retained only three players, as per a report in the Times of India. Skipper Samson is their first-choice retention and will be paid Rs 14 crore (INR 140 million). Jos Buttler and young Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal are the other two players retained by RR.

8) Punjab Kings&nbsp;

Punjab Kings are reportedly planning to retain none of the players from their current squad and will head into the auction with a full purse of Rs 90 crore. However, they are set to lose their captain KL Rahul, who is likely to join the Lucknow franchise ahead of the mega acution.

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The existing eight franchises of the Indian Premier League (IPL) have all but decided on their retentions ahead of the deadline which is Tuesday (November 30). Each of the eight franchises can retain a maximum of four players.

The existing eight franchises of the Indian Premier League (IPL) have all but decided on their retentions ahead of the deadline which is Tuesday (November 30). Each of the eight franchises can retain a maximum of four players. They cannot retain more than three Indians or two overseas players as part of their final four. Meanwhile, the two new franchises - Lucknow and Ahmedabad have the option to pick at least three players each from the pool of non-retained players once the eight teams have submitted the list of their retained players. While none of the teams have made their retentions official yet, multiple reports have confirmed the players that are set to be retained by each of the eight franchises. The likes of MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are all set to stay with their respective teams ahead of the IPL mega auction. However, a number of big names such as KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and Hardik Pandya among others are likely to be released by their respective franchises. Here we take a look at the reported final retentions of each of the eight IPL teams. 1) Chennai Super Kings - MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali As per ESPN Cricinfo, defending champions CSK have retained captain MS Dhoni along with opener Ruturaj Gaikwad and all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Moeen Ali. 2) Mumbai Indians - Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Kieron Pollard, Ishan Kishan As per a report in the Times of India, Mumbai Indians have retained veteran all-rounder Kieron Pollard and young wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan apart from captain Rohit Sharma and pacer Jasprit Bumrah. MI reportedly retained Kishan ahead of Suryakumar Yadav. It also means that both Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya will be released by the franchise. Also Read: From Rahul to Hardik: Top 5 Indian players who might not be retained by their IPL franchises 3) Royal Challengers Bangalore - Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Mohammed Siraj RCB have reportedly retained three players ahead of the mega auction. While Virat Kohli has been retained as a player after leaving captaincy, Aussie all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj will also remain with the franchise. 4) Delhi Capitals - Rishabh Pant, Prithvi Shaw, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje Shreyas Iyer and R Ashwin are all set to be released by Delhi Capitals, who have reportedly decided to retain captain Rishabh Pant, Prithvi Shaw, Axar Patel and South African speedster Anrich Nortje ahead of the new season. 5) Kolkata Knight Riders - Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer and Varun Chakaravarthy Kolkata Knight Riders have also retained four players ahead of the IPL mega auction. As per ESPN Cricinfo, they have retained all-rounder Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer and spinner Varun Chakaravarthy ahead of the new season. Also Read: Most expensive player in IPL? KL Rahul offered staggering amount by Lucknow franchise - Report 6) Sunrisers Hyderabad - Kane Williamson As per ESPN Cricinfo, Sunrisers Hyderabad have retained captain Kane Williamson ahead of the mega auction. The franchise were also keen on retaining Rashid Khan but it remains to be seen if he will stay with SRH or not. 7) Rajasthan Royals - Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal Rajasthan Royals have retained only three players, as per a report in the Times of India. Skipper Samson is their first-choice retention and will be paid Rs 14 crore (INR 140 million). Jos Buttler and young Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal are the other two players retained by RR. 8) Punjab Kings Punjab Kings are reportedly planning to retain none of the players from their current squad and will head into the auction with a full purse of Rs 90 crore. However, they are set to lose their captain KL Rahul, who is likely to join the Lucknow franchise ahead of the mega acution.

MS Dhoni to Rohit Sharma: Complete list of reported retentions for all 8 franchises ahead of IPL mega auction

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be looking to retain a strong core group of players ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction. The four-time champions have a number of players on the wrong side of their 30s and are set for a major overhaul this time around.

The deadline for the existing eight IPL teams to submit their final list of retained players is November 30 (Tuesday). All eight teams can retain a maximum of four players each while the two new teams - Lucknow and Ahmedabad can pick three players each from the pool of non-retained players.

Former Chennai Super Kings star Subramaniam Badrinath recently picked four players who he feels the franchise should retain ahead of the mega auction. Badrinath picked captain MS Dhoni, star Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, and openers Faf du Plessis, and Ruturaj Gaikwad as the four players CSK should keep.

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As per multiple reports, CSK are set to retain the trio of Dhoni, Jadeja and Gaikwad but have not yet decided on who should be their final fourth retention. All-rounders Moeen Ali and Sam Curran are reportedly among the favourites to be retained by the franchise, however, no official confirmation has been made yet.

The decision to retain Dhoni will not be an easy one for CSK as the captain cool is past his best now and is no more than batter he once was. Dhoni's waning prowess with the bat and his struggles have been quite evident in the last couple of seasons.

While he has already retired from international cricket, Dhoni continues to lead CSK in the IPL. He is set to be retained but the CSK captain, as per reports, has asked the franchise to not retain him as a first-choice player and instead give better deals to the other players who are to be retained.

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Chennai Super Kings, who had missed out on a spot in the playoffs in IPL 2020, made a stunning comeback in IPL 2021 as they went on to lift the trophy for the fourth time in the history of the competition. CSK remains one of the most successful franchises in the history of IPL with four titles and nine final appearances in just 12 seasons.

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Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be looking to retain a strong core group of players ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction. The four-time champions have a number of players on the wrong side of their 30s and are set for a major overhaul this time around.

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be looking to retain a strong core group of players ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction. The four-time champions have a number of players on the wrong side of their 30s and are set for a major overhaul this time around. The deadline for the existing eight IPL teams to submit their final list of retained players is November 30 (Tuesday). All eight teams can retain a maximum of four players each while the two new teams - Lucknow and Ahmedabad can pick three players each from the pool of non-retained players. Former Chennai Super Kings star Subramaniam Badrinath recently picked four players who he feels the franchise should retain ahead of the mega auction. Badrinath picked captain MS Dhoni, star Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, and openers Faf du Plessis, and Ruturaj Gaikwad as the four players CSK should keep. As per multiple reports, CSK are set to retain the trio of Dhoni, Jadeja and Gaikwad but have not yet decided on who should be their final fourth retention. All-rounders Moeen Ali and Sam Curran are reportedly among the favourites to be retained by the franchise, however, no official confirmation has been made yet. The decision to retain Dhoni will not be an easy one for CSK as the captain cool is past his best now and is no more than batter he once was. Dhoni's waning prowess with the bat and his struggles have been quite evident in the last couple of seasons. While he has already retired from international cricket, Dhoni continues to lead CSK in the IPL. He is set to be retained but the CSK captain, as per reports, has asked the franchise to not retain him as a first-choice player and instead give better deals to the other players who are to be retained. Also Read: Most expensive player in IPL? KL Rahul offered staggering amount by Lucknow franchise Chennai Super Kings, who had missed out on a spot in the playoffs in IPL 2020, made a stunning comeback in IPL 2021 as they went on to lift the trophy for the fourth time in the history of the competition. CSK remains one of the most successful franchises in the history of IPL with four titles and nine final appearances in just 12 seasons.

No Raina, Moeen Ali! Former CSK star names four players MS Dhoni & Co. should retain ahead of IPL 2022

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni's future remains one of the hottest topics of debate as the deadline for the final retentions for all eight existing Indian Premier League (IPL) team approaches. Each of the eight teams has been allowed a maximum of four retentions each with November 30 the deadline to reveal the list of retained players.

Dhoni is all set to be retained by CSK but there remain doubts over how long can he continue with the Men in Yellow. Speaking at CSK's title celebration ceremony in Chennai last week, Dhoni had confirmed he will play his final T20 game in the city but had remained coy on his IPL future stating that he doesn't know whether his last game will be next year or five years later.

39-year-old Dhoni is no more the player he once was as a batter but continues to be one of the best captains in the league. While he is all set to be retained, former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull has made a bold prediction about the CSK skipper's future. Doull believes Dhoni will not play the full season for CSK next year.

When asked to pick his four retentions for CSK, Doull named Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja and Faf du Plessis as his picks while adding that Du Plessis will be leading the side midway through the season next year after Dhoni plays his final game in Chennai.

“It's really easy for me, one of them is playing here at the moment Ravindra Jadeja. I think what we saw from Ruturaj Gaikwad, he must be retained. They do not want to let him go anywhere and the combination at the top of the order with Faf du Plessis," Doull said on Star Sports.

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“To bring MS beside to play his final game and Faf du Plessis will take over the captaincy in IPL in April-May next year. So that's my thinking and I don't think MS will play the full season, I think Faf will take over at some stage through the season. But I think there will be a home game, where they announce it will be his last game and Faf will take over the captaincy after that," he added.

Dhoni, who is in the final lap&nbsp;of his career having already retired from international cricket, was expected to retire after leading CSK to their fourth IPL triumph in the 2021 season. However, he has decided to continue playing and might play beyond the 2022 season depending on the needs of the franchise.

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Former India pacer Irfan Pathan disagreed with Doull's prediction about Du Plessis leading CSK after Dhoni and said young Gaikwad, who has been consistent in the last two seasons will be an ideal fit to be groomed as a captain. He also suggested that CSK would retain an all-rounder like Moeen Ali or Sam Curran and not Du Plessis as their fourth player.

“Mahendra Singh Dhoni yes, Ravindra Jadeja yes, Ruturaj Gaikwad absolutely yes. You might see the future in him as far as the leadership is concern, what he has shown consistency, that has been outstanding," said Pathan.

"But the fourth one? Sometime back I was thinking about Faf du Plessis, he is 37-year-old. You don't wanna let go off an all-rounder, either it's Sam Curran or Moeen Ali. I would go with Moeen Ali for the fourth spot,” he added. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni's future remains one of the hottest topics of debate as the deadline for the final retentions for all eight existing Indian Premier League (IPL) team approaches.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni's future remains one of the hottest topics of debate as the deadline for the final retentions for all eight existing Indian Premier League (IPL) team approaches. Each of the eight teams has been allowed a maximum of four retentions each with November 30 the deadline to reveal the list of retained players. Dhoni is all set to be retained by CSK but there remain doubts over how long can he continue with the Men in Yellow. Speaking at CSK's title celebration ceremony in Chennai last week, Dhoni had confirmed he will play his final T20 game in the city but had remained coy on his IPL future stating that he doesn't know whether his last game will be next year or five years later. 39-year-old Dhoni is no more the player he once was as a batter but continues to be one of the best captains in the league. While he is all set to be retained, former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull has made a bold prediction about the CSK skipper's future. Doull believes Dhoni will not play the full season for CSK next year. When asked to pick his four retentions for CSK, Doull named Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja and Faf du Plessis as his picks while adding that Du Plessis will be leading the side midway through the season next year after Dhoni plays his final game in Chennai. “It's really easy for me, one of them is playing here at the moment Ravindra Jadeja. I think what we saw from Ruturaj Gaikwad, he must be retained. They do not want to let him go anywhere and the combination at the top of the order with Faf du Plessis," Doull said on Star Sports. Also Read: Shreyas Iyer to Mumbai Indians? Rohit Sharma-led side keen on roping in Indian star at IPL mega auction “To bring MS beside to play his final game and Faf du Plessis will take over the captaincy in IPL in April-May next year. So that's my thinking and I don't think MS will play the full season, I think Faf will take over at some stage through the season. But I think there will be a home game, where they announce it will be his last game and Faf will take over the captaincy after that," he added. Dhoni, who is in the final lap of his career having already retired from international cricket, was expected to retire after leading CSK to their fourth IPL triumph in the 2021 season. However, he has decided to continue playing and might play beyond the 2022 season depending on the needs of the franchise. Also Read: Dhoni not keen to be CSK's first-choice retention, wants higher salary for other players - Report Former India pacer Irfan Pathan disagreed with Doull's prediction about Du Plessis leading CSK after Dhoni and said young Gaikwad, who has been consistent in the last two seasons will be an ideal fit to be groomed as a captain. He also suggested that CSK would retain an all-rounder like Moeen Ali or Sam Curran and not Du Plessis as their fourth player. “Mahendra Singh Dhoni yes, Ravindra Jadeja yes, Ruturaj Gaikwad absolutely yes. You might see the future in him as far as the leadership is concern, what he has shown consistency, that has been outstanding," said Pathan. "But the fourth one? Sometime back I was thinking about Faf du Plessis, he is 37-year-old. You don't wanna let go off an all-rounder, either it's Sam Curran or Moeen Ali. I would go with Moeen Ali for the fourth spot,” he added.

'Don't think MS Dhoni will play full season': Ex-NZ bowler makes bold prediction on CSK captain's IPL future

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are reportedly set to retain their captain MS Dhoni ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction for the 2022 season. Despite Dhoni being in the final lap of his career, CSK wants him to continue leading the franchise for the next few years until he decides to hang up his boots completely from all forms of cricket.

The 39-year-old had retired from international cricket in August last year but continued to ply his trade in the IPL. While Dhoni is no more the player he once was as far as his batting is concerned, he remains one of the best captains in the league and led CSK to a memorable triumph in IPL 2021 this year.

However, considering Dhoni's waning prowess with the bat and his age, there was scepticism over his retention ahead of the mega auction set to be conducted before the 2022 season as CSK would have to shell out a whopping amount of money to keep him.

Dhoni himself had expressed concerns over his future and said the call will be taken by&nbsp;the franchise after the retention rules were clear. With the existing eight franchises allowed to retain a maximum of four players each, CSK has decided to retain Dhoni as their first-choice player.

However, as per a report in ESPN Cricinfo, Dhoni is not keen on being the first-choice retention for the side and wants CSK to give the higher salary to other players. CSK want to keep Dhoni as their no.1 retention for Rs 16 crore (INR 160 million) so that they can have a big purse ahead of the 2023 auction if the captain retires, however, Dhoni wants better deals for others and not him.

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Any franchise retaining four players will have to shell out a whopping Rs 42 crore (INR 420 million) from their total purse of Rs 90 crore (INR 900 million). The first-choice retention will get Rs 16 crore while the other three will get Rs 12 crore, Rs 8 crore and Rs 6 crore respectively.

CSK have reportedly zeroed in on retaining Dhoni, opening batter Ruturaj Gaikwad and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. One out of England all-rounders Moeen Ali and Sam Curran might become their final retention ahead of the mega auction.

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are reportedly set to retain their captain MS Dhoni ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction for the 2022 season. Despite Dhoni being in the final lap of his career, CSK wants him to continue leading the franchise for the next few years until he decides to hang up his boots completely from all forms of cricket.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are reportedly set to retain their captain MS Dhoni ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction for the 2022 season. Despite Dhoni being in the final lap of his career, CSK wants him to continue leading the franchise for the next few years until he decides to hang up his boots completely from all forms of cricket. The 39-year-old had retired from international cricket in August last year but continued to ply his trade in the IPL. While Dhoni is no more the player he once was as far as his batting is concerned, he remains one of the best captains in the league and led CSK to a memorable triumph in IPL 2021 this year. However, considering Dhoni's waning prowess with the bat and his age, there was scepticism over his retention ahead of the mega auction set to be conducted before the 2022 season as CSK would have to shell out a whopping amount of money to keep him. Dhoni himself had expressed concerns over his future and said the call will be taken by the franchise after the retention rules were clear. With the existing eight franchises allowed to retain a maximum of four players each, CSK has decided to retain Dhoni as their first-choice player. However, as per a report in ESPN Cricinfo, Dhoni is not keen on being the first-choice retention for the side and wants CSK to give the higher salary to other players. CSK want to keep Dhoni as their no.1 retention for Rs 16 crore (INR 160 million) so that they can have a big purse ahead of the 2023 auction if the captain retires, however, Dhoni wants better deals for others and not him. Also Read: List of players likely to be retained by CSK, KKR, DC and MI ahead of IPL mega auction Any franchise retaining four players will have to shell out a whopping Rs 42 crore (INR 420 million) from their total purse of Rs 90 crore (INR 900 million). The first-choice retention will get Rs 16 crore while the other three will get Rs 12 crore, Rs 8 crore and Rs 6 crore respectively. CSK have reportedly zeroed in on retaining Dhoni, opening batter Ruturaj Gaikwad and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. One out of England all-rounders Moeen Ali and Sam Curran might become their final retention ahead of the mega auction.

MS Dhoni not keen to be CSK's first-choice retention, wants higher salary for other players - Report

The deadline for retentions for the existing eight teams of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is inching closer with the franchises trying to form the best possible core from their current squad before realising others. Each of the eight franchises can only retain a maximum of four players with no Right to Match (RTM) option available this time around.

November 30 is the deadline for the eight teams to submit their final list of retentions. The two new teams - Lucknow and Ahmedabad can then pick up a maximum of three players each from the pool of non-retained players while the rest will head to the auction table.

As the deadline for retentions approaches, here we take a look at the players likely to be retained by Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians.

1) Chennai Super Kings - MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali/Sam Curran

As per a report in Indan Express, four-time champions CSK will retain their skipper MS Dhoni despite him being in the final lap of his career. Dhoni will once again lead the Yellow Army next season having already confirmed that he will be playing his last T20 in Chennai.

Star batter Ruturaj Gaikwad, who had a memorable campaign in IPL 2021 bagging&nbsp;the Orange Cap for being the highest run-getter of the season is also set to be retained along with star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. As per Indian Express, CSK are in talks with England all-rounder Moeen Ali to retain him as their fourth player but they might consider keeping Sam Curran if Ali doesn't agree.

2) Mumbai Indians - Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Kieron Pollard

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians are the most successful side in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and have one of the best squads at their disposal. MI have some of the biggest superstars in their ranks and it is certainly going to be a tricky task for the team management to pick their ideal retentions.

As per Indian Express,&nbsp;Mumbai Indians have decided to retain captain Rohit Sharma and ace fast bowler Jsprit Bumrah. The franchise is in talks with veteran all-rounder Kieron Pollard while there are chances of wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan getting retained as well. The likes of Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav and Trent Boult might be targeted by the two new franchises or head into the auction pool after being released.

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3) Delhi Capitals - Rishabh Pant, Prithvi Shaw, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje&nbsp;

Delhi Capitals are all set to let go of the likes of former captain Shreyas Iyer, R Ashwin and Steve Smth among others as they have reportedly planned to retain Rishabh Pant, Prithvi Shaw, Axar Patel and Anrich Nortje, as per a report in ESPN Cricinfo. Pant is set to be DC's first retention for Rs 16 crore (INR 160 million).

Delhi Capitals wanted to retain Iyer and were in talks with the star batter. However, the stylish right-hander wanted a leadership role and thus decided to head into the auction pool. Iyer was replaced as captain by Pant in IPL 2021, a move that played a significant role in his decision to leave DC.

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4) Kolkata Knight Riders - Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Varun Chakaravarthy

Kolkata Knight Riders are likely to retain two of their star all-rounders Andre Russell and Sunil Narine, as per a report in Indian Express. The 2021 season finalists also want to keep spinner Varun Chakaravarthy and are yet to decide between Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer. While Gill has scored 1417 runs in 58 matches for KKR so far, Iyer had a season to remember in IPL 2021 where he notched up 370 runs in ten matches.

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The deadline for retentions for the existing eight teams of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is inching closer with the franchises trying to form the best possible core from their current squad before realising others.

The deadline for retentions for the existing eight teams of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is inching closer with the franchises trying to form the best possible core from their current squad before realising others. Each of the eight franchises can only retain a maximum of four players with no Right to Match (RTM) option available this time around. November 30 is the deadline for the eight teams to submit their final list of retentions. The two new teams - Lucknow and Ahmedabad can then pick up a maximum of three players each from the pool of non-retained players while the rest will head to the auction table. As the deadline for retentions approaches, here we take a look at the players likely to be retained by Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians. 1) Chennai Super Kings - MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali/Sam Curran As per a report in Indan Express, four-time champions CSK will retain their skipper MS Dhoni despite him being in the final lap of his career. Dhoni will once again lead the Yellow Army next season having already confirmed that he will be playing his last T20 in Chennai. Star batter Ruturaj Gaikwad, who had a memorable campaign in IPL 2021 bagging the Orange Cap for being the highest run-getter of the season is also set to be retained along with star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. As per Indian Express, CSK are in talks with England all-rounder Moeen Ali to retain him as their fourth player but they might consider keeping Sam Curran if Ali doesn't agree. 2) Mumbai Indians - Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Kieron Pollard Five-time champions Mumbai Indians are the most successful side in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and have one of the best squads at their disposal. MI have some of the biggest superstars in their ranks and it is certainly going to be a tricky task for the team management to pick their ideal retentions. As per Indian Express, Mumbai Indians have decided to retain captain Rohit Sharma and ace fast bowler Jsprit Bumrah. The franchise is in talks with veteran all-rounder Kieron Pollard while there are chances of wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan getting retained as well. The likes of Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav and Trent Boult might be targeted by the two new franchises or head into the auction pool after being released. Also Read: RR retain skipper Sanju Samson for whopping price; Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer likely to follow suit: Report 3) Delhi Capitals - Rishabh Pant, Prithvi Shaw, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje Delhi Capitals are all set to let go of the likes of former captain Shreyas Iyer, R Ashwin and Steve Smth among others as they have reportedly planned to retain Rishabh Pant, Prithvi Shaw, Axar Patel and Anrich Nortje, as per a report in ESPN Cricinfo. Pant is set to be DC's first retention for Rs 16 crore (INR 160 million). Delhi Capitals wanted to retain Iyer and were in talks with the star batter. However, the stylish right-hander wanted a leadership role and thus decided to head into the auction pool. Iyer was replaced as captain by Pant in IPL 2021, a move that played a significant role in his decision to leave DC. Also Read: Delhi Capitals to release Shreyas Iyer as list of players to be retained released - Report 4) Kolkata Knight Riders - Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Varun Chakaravarthy Kolkata Knight Riders are likely to retain two of their star all-rounders Andre Russell and Sunil Narine, as per a report in Indian Express. The 2021 season finalists also want to keep spinner Varun Chakaravarthy and are yet to decide between Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer. While Gill has scored 1417 runs in 58 matches for KKR so far, Iyer had a season to remember in IPL 2021 where he notched up 370 runs in ten matches.

Who will keep whom? List of players likely to be retained by CSK, KKR, DC and MI ahead of IPL mega auction

If reports are believed to be true, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have decided to retain their talismanic captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni ahead of the mega auction. The Indian cricket board drafted rules and guidelines for the auction ahead of the next edition of the IPL.

If reports are believed to be true, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have decided to retain their talismanic captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni ahead of the mega auction. The Indian cricket board drafted rules and guidelines for the auction ahead of the next edition of the IPL. As per the rules, each team is allowed to retain a maximum of four players. There's an edition of two new teams, and the existing teams have to submit their lists of retained players by November 30 and cricket pundits are speculating which players will be retained. ALSO READ | VIRAL: Team India coach Rahul Dravid resorts to off-spin in nets ahead of 1st Test vs NZ - WATCH Chennai Super Kings (CSK) However, what can be considered as good news for the CSK fans, a report by Indian Express revealed that Dhoni will be retained for the next three IPL seasons. Apart from him, the franchise has retained all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and opener Ruturaj Gaikwad, who played key roles in CSK 2021 IPL title win. The team is also in talks with England all-rounder Moeen Ali to come on board. The report also added that if Ali doesn't agree to stay, CSK will move on to England pacer Sam Curran as the fourth option to retain. ALSO READ | 'There will be great understanding and...' - Irfan Pathan confident of Rahul Dravid-Virat Kohli partnership Delhi Capitals (DC) It is also understood that Delhi Capitals will let go star batter Shreyas Iyer, who wants to lead the team but the franchise wants Rishabh Pant as the skipper. Apart from the wicket-keeper batter, DC will also all-rounder Axar Patel, Prithvi Shaw and pacer Anrich Nortje. Mumbai Indians (MI) The reports also mentioned that in the list of retained players by the Mumbai Indians, Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav have no place. MI is likely to retain Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Ishan Kishan. Apart from these three, the franchise is in negotiations with their West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) As per the report, KKR likely to retain all-rounders, Sunil Narine and Andre Russell. They also have spinner Varun Chakravarty in the list of players to be retained. But no decision yet on Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer. It has been understood that India opener KL Rahul has parted ways with Punjab Kings and is likely to lead the new Lucknow team.

IPL 2022 auction: CSK to retain MS Dhoni for three seasons, DC to let go Shreyas Iyer - Report

MS Dhoni on Saturday confirmed he will play the final T20 match of his career in Chennai. Dhoni's love for Chennai is a secret to none as he is a cult hero in the city and is fondly called 'Thala'. He has been leading CSK since the inception of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008 and has inspired them to as many as four trophies in twelve seasons. Dhoni is one of the most successful captains in the history of IPL and is loved by millions across the globe.

While he has already retired from international cricket, he continues to lead CSK in the IPL and the speculations surrounding his retirement continue to grow with time. On Saturday, Dhoni opened up on his future with CSK in the IPL while speaking at the franchise's title celebration ceremony in Chennai. He did give out where he would like to finish his cricketing career but kept the fans guessing when it came to the timing of it.

“I have always planned my cricket. My last ODI that I played in India was in Ranchi. Hopefully, my last T20 will be in Chennai. Whether it’s next year or in five years time we don't really know," Dhoni said in the felicitation ceremony amid a loud cheer from the fans present there.

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Dhoni's struggles with the willow have been quite evident in the last two seasons of the IPL as he is no more the swashbuckling finisher that he once was. However, he remains one of the best leaders in the IPL and his shrewd tactical genius was on display throughout the IPL 2021 where he marshalled his troops to perfection and led them to their fourth IPL crown.

Having failed to qualify for the playoffs in IPL 2020, Dhoni's CSK went on to script a fairytale comeback in IPL 2021 as they lifted the elusive trophy after beating Kolkata Knight Riders in the final. It was a dominant display from CSK, who were the first team to make it to the playoffs and the first to qualify for the final in IPL 2021.

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With a mega auction scheduled to take place ahead of the new season, it remains to be seen whether CSK will take a huge risk and retain captain Dhoni, who is unlikely to continue for the next three years. Each franchise can retain a maximum of only four players with not more than three Indian and two overseas players part of the list.

Retaining Dhoni certainly won't be a smart move for CSK considering it will come at a huge cost but the four-time champions might not take the risk of&nbsp;releasing&nbsp;their captain and making him available for the auction&nbsp;if he decides to continue playing.

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MS Dhoni on Saturday confirmed he will play the final T20 match of his career in Chennai. Dhoni's love for Chennai is a secret to none as he is a cult hero in the city and is fondly called 'Thala'.

MS Dhoni on Saturday confirmed he will play the final T20 match of his career in Chennai. Dhoni's love for Chennai is a secret to none as he is a cult hero in the city and is fondly called 'Thala'. He has been leading CSK since the inception of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008 and has inspired them to as many as four trophies in twelve seasons. Dhoni is one of the most successful captains in the history of IPL and is loved by millions across the globe. While he has already retired from international cricket, he continues to lead CSK in the IPL and the speculations surrounding his retirement continue to grow with time. On Saturday, Dhoni opened up on his future with CSK in the IPL while speaking at the franchise's title celebration ceremony in Chennai. He did give out where he would like to finish his cricketing career but kept the fans guessing when it came to the timing of it. “I have always planned my cricket. My last ODI that I played in India was in Ranchi. Hopefully, my last T20 will be in Chennai. Whether it’s next year or in five years time we don't really know," Dhoni said in the felicitation ceremony amid a loud cheer from the fans present there. A promise from #Thala…#Anbuden awaiting… #WhistlePodu #Yellove pic.twitter.com/zGKvtRliOY — Chennai Super Kings - Mask Pdu Whistle Pdu! (@ChennaiIPL) November 20, 2021 × Dhoni's struggles with the willow have been quite evident in the last two seasons of the IPL as he is no more the swashbuckling finisher that he once was. However, he remains one of the best leaders in the IPL and his shrewd tactical genius was on display throughout the IPL 2021 where he marshalled his troops to perfection and led them to their fourth IPL crown. Having failed to qualify for the playoffs in IPL 2020, Dhoni's CSK went on to script a fairytale comeback in IPL 2021 as they lifted the elusive trophy after beating Kolkata Knight Riders in the final. It was a dominant display from CSK, who were the first team to make it to the playoffs and the first to qualify for the final in IPL 2021. Also Read: Will MS Dhoni play in IPL 2022? Here's what CSK captain has to say With a mega auction scheduled to take place ahead of the new season, it remains to be seen whether CSK will take a huge risk and retain captain Dhoni, who is unlikely to continue for the next three years. Each franchise can retain a maximum of only four players with not more than three Indian and two overseas players part of the list. Retaining Dhoni certainly won't be a smart move for CSK considering it will come at a huge cost but the four-time champions might not take the risk of releasing their captain and making him available for the auction if he decides to continue playing.

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has given an update on whether he will play for CSK in the Indian Premier League 2022. On Saturday, during an event in Chennai, the former Indian skipper said that there is a lot of time and he will "think" about it.&nbsp;

CSK won the IPL 2021 after defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs. The team clinched its fourth IPL title. However, the scenario will be different in the next edition of the cash-rich league as there will be a mega auction and two teams will also place their bids.&nbsp;

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The existing IPL franchises will be able to retain a maximum of four players and fans are expecting that Dhoni will be CSK's first choice. However, the former cricketer said, "I will think about it, there is a lot of time, right now we are just in November. IPL 2022 will be played in April," said Dhoni at an event.&nbsp;

During the event, he also said that hopefully, his last T20 match "will be in Chennai" but he added, "whether it's next year or in five-years-time, we don't really know". &nbsp;

Dhoni has been the face of CSK ever since the league started. He enjoys a massive fan following and fans fondly call him 'Thala', which means head or leader in Tamil.&nbsp;

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Dhoni was also asked about his IPL future with CSK after IPL 2021 final, when he said, "Again I've said it before, it depends on BCCI. With two new teams coming in, we have to decide what is good for CSK. It's not about me being there in top-three or four. It's about making a strong core to ensure the franchise doesn't suffer. The core group, we have to have a hard look to see who can contribute for the next 10 years."

When the presenter asked Dhoni has about the legacy he has left behind at CSK, Dhoni cheekily waits for the sentence to be completed and responded "Well, I still haven't left behind (smiles)."

The fans were quite relieved then, but what will happen, the mega auction will tell.&nbsp;

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has given an update on whether he will play for CSK in the Indian Premier League 2022. On Saturday, during an event in Chennai, the former Indian skipper said that there is a lot of time and he will "think" about it.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has given an update on whether he will play for CSK in the Indian Premier League 2022. On Saturday, during an event in Chennai, the former Indian skipper said that there is a lot of time and he will "think" about it. CSK won the IPL 2021 after defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs. The team clinched its fourth IPL title. However, the scenario will be different in the next edition of the cash-rich league as there will be a mega auction and two teams will also place their bids. IN PICS | From 'John' the bookmaker to Paine's sexting: Controversies that have tainted Australian cricket since 1981 The existing IPL franchises will be able to retain a maximum of four players and fans are expecting that Dhoni will be CSK's first choice. However, the former cricketer said, "I will think about it, there is a lot of time, right now we are just in November. IPL 2022 will be played in April," said Dhoni at an event. During the event, he also said that hopefully, his last T20 match "will be in Chennai" but he added, "whether it's next year or in five-years-time, we don't really know". Dhoni has been the face of CSK ever since the league started. He enjoys a massive fan following and fans fondly call him 'Thala', which means head or leader in Tamil. ALSO READ | David Warner's redemption tale is one for the ages Dhoni was also asked about his IPL future with CSK after IPL 2021 final, when he said, "Again I've said it before, it depends on BCCI. With two new teams coming in, we have to decide what is good for CSK. It's not about me being there in top-three or four. It's about making a strong core to ensure the franchise doesn't suffer. The core group, we have to have a hard look to see who can contribute for the next 10 years." When the presenter asked Dhoni has about the legacy he has left behind at CSK, Dhoni cheekily waits for the sentence to be completed and responded "Well, I still haven't left behind (smiles)." The fans were quite relieved then, but what will happen, the mega auction will tell. Watch: Here's what MS Dhoni said: https://t.co/WwYyjwjy3J Stay tuned here 💛#WhistlePodu 🦁 — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) November 20, 2021 ×

Watch: Will MS Dhoni play in IPL 2022? Here's what CSK captain has to say

After India bowed out of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021, cricket pundits and critics highlighted IPL fatigue as one of the reasons behind the pre-tournament favourites unsuccessful campaign.

After India bowed out of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021, cricket pundits and critics highlighted IPL fatigue as one of the reasons behind the pre-tournament favourites unsuccessful campaign. All the IPL players, who were included in India's World Cup squad regrouped as a national side in the United Arab Emirates just two days after the second leg of Indian Premier League 2021 ended on October 15 in Dubai. The tournament was treated as a precursor for the marquee ICC event the fans were expecting IPL to provide insight and good tune-up ahead of T20's showpiece event, however, players failed to impress in the first two campaign-decider matches, which led to talks of bubble fatigue. IN PICS | From India vs Pakistan clash to BLM row: Standout moments of T20 World Cup 2021 In the Super 12 stage, India lost to arch-rivals Pakistan (by 10 wickets) and New Zealand (eight wickets), then registered big wins against Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia but it was not enough to book a semi-final berth. The talks intensified when Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah said "sometimes you need a break" after India lost the second match of the Super 12 stage against New Zealand. While former coach Bharat Arun said a short break between the IPL and the World Cup would have been good for the fast bowlers. "Definitely being on the road for six months is a huge ask...And I think that takes a huge toll," he said. IN PICS | CHAMPIONS! Australia win T20 World Cup 2021 title: A look at their tremendous campaign But IPL fatigue, really? Here's a look at the players from the Australian Playing XI in the T20 World Cup final, who were also part of the IPL 2021 UAE leg: David Warner: The Australian star opener won the Player of The Tournament award as he emerged as the second-highest run-scorer in the campaign with 289 runs, behind Pakistan's Babar Azam, who topped the list with 303 runs. Warner was part of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Overall in the season, he accumulated 195 runs in eight matches he played. Glenn Maxwell: Australian all-rounder Maxwell played for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and scored 513 runs in 15 matches he played. His performance in the UAE leg was outstanding. Marcus Stoinis: The all-rounder, who played some match-winning knocks, was part of the Delhi Capitals (DC) team. For DC, Stoinis scored 89 runs in 10 matches. Steven Smith (DC) and Josh Hazlewood (CSK) were also part of the IPL 2021 UAE leg. Hazlewood was in the final match contest between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). With Hazlewood in the Playing XI, CSK won the title after defeating KKR by 27 runs. After Australia won the T20 World Cup 2021 title, pacer Pat Cummins said that playing IPL in Dubai was helpful for his side as he mentioned Hazlewood, saying that it helped in adapting quickly to the tough situations in Dubai. ×

IPL fatigue? Players from Australian Playing XI in T20 World Cup final, who were also part of IPL 2021 UAE leg

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) co-owner N Srinivasan has opened up on the future of captain MS Dhoni ahead of the mega Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all set to conduct a mega auction ahead of the 2022 season to ensure the two new teams get a fair chance at building their respective squads from scratch. IPL will become a ten-team tournament from next year with the addition of Ahmedabad and Lucknow franchises.

With the two new teams in the fray, a lot of players will be in demand at the mega auction. The franchises have been asked to confirm their retention list by the BCCI, with the existing eight teams allowed to retain a maximum of four players. Each team can retain a maximum of only three Indian players and not more than two overseas players.&nbsp;

Chennai Super Kings will be one of the teams to watch out for as far as retentions are concerned as all eyes will be on Dhoni. The CSK skipper led the franchise to their fourth title in IPL 2021 and has not announced his retirement from IPL yet.

While CSK have already asserted they would want to retain Dhoni, there remain doubts over his future considering he is in the final lap of his career and it will cost a fortune for the franchise to retain him. Srinivasan said Dhoni doesn't want CSK to spend a lot of money on retaining him and explained why he said&nbsp;

"MS is a very fair person. He wanted the retention policy to come out as he didn’t want CSK to lose money trying to retain him. That is the reason why he gave different replies to people. However, he made a very regnant statement. On being asked about the legacy he left behind, he said I am not gone. So, that says it all," Srinivasan told&nbsp;Editorji.

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As per the retentions rules, any team which wants to retain players will have to spend a huge amount from their purse of INR 900 million (Rs 90 crore). If a team decides to retain 4 players, it will have to spend INR 420 million (Rs 42 crore) in total if they want to retain four players, INR 330 million (Rs 33 crore) of they want to retain three players and INR 240 million (Rs 24 crore) of they want to retain two players.

Here is a breakdown of the salary cap of retained players:

4 Players - &nbsp;INR 420 million (Rs 42 crore)

Player 1 - &nbsp;INR 160 million (Rs 16 crore) 
Player 2 - &nbsp;INR 120 million (Rs 12 crore) 
Player 3 - &nbsp;INR 80 million (Rs 8 crore)&nbsp; 
Player 4 - &nbsp;INR 60 million (Rs 6 crore)

3 Players - INR 330 million (Rs 33 crore)

Player 1 - &nbsp;INR 150 million (Rs 15 crore) 
Player 2 - &nbsp;INR 110 million (Rs 11 crore) 
Player 3 - &nbsp;INR 70 million (Rs 7 crore)

2 Players - INR 240 million (Rs 24 crore)

Player 1 &nbsp;- &nbsp;INR 140 million (Rs 14 crore) 
Player 2 &nbsp;- &nbsp;INR 100 million (Rs 10 crore)

1 Player - INR 140 million (Rs 14 crore)

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CSK might have to spend at least INR 60-70 million (Rs 6-7 crore) if they want to retain Dhoni. Thus, Dhoni, who knows he might not play for the full three years of the contractual cycle from 2022 to 2025, will be worried about CSK spending too much money on him and not focusing on the rest of the squad.

However, when asked about the CSK skipper's future, Srinivasan remained tight-lipped but insisted it is a happy&nbsp;answer.

“I know the answer but I don’t know whether I should say it or not but it’s a happy answer," said the CSK co-owner, hinting that Dhoni mght continue with the four-time champions next year.

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) co-owner N Srinivasan has opened up on the future of captain MS Dhoni ahead of the mega Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all set to conduct a mega auction ahead of the 2022 season to ensure the two new teams get a fair chance at building their respective squads from scratch.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) co-owner N Srinivasan has opened up on the future of captain MS Dhoni ahead of the mega Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all set to conduct a mega auction ahead of the 2022 season to ensure the two new teams get a fair chance at building their respective squads from scratch. IPL will become a ten-team tournament from next year with the addition of Ahmedabad and Lucknow franchises. With the two new teams in the fray, a lot of players will be in demand at the mega auction. The franchises have been asked to confirm their retention list by the BCCI, with the existing eight teams allowed to retain a maximum of four players. Each team can retain a maximum of only three Indian players and not more than two overseas players. Chennai Super Kings will be one of the teams to watch out for as far as retentions are concerned as all eyes will be on Dhoni. The CSK skipper led the franchise to their fourth title in IPL 2021 and has not announced his retirement from IPL yet. While CSK have already asserted they would want to retain Dhoni, there remain doubts over his future considering he is in the final lap of his career and it will cost a fortune for the franchise to retain him. Srinivasan said Dhoni doesn't want CSK to spend a lot of money on retaining him and explained why he said "MS is a very fair person. He wanted the retention policy to come out as he didn’t want CSK to lose money trying to retain him. That is the reason why he gave different replies to people. However, he made a very regnant statement. On being asked about the legacy he left behind, he said I am not gone. So, that says it all," Srinivasan told Editorji. Also Read: Akhtar makes shocking claim: There's divide in Indian team, one camp with Kohli, other against As per the retentions rules, any team which wants to retain players will have to spend a huge amount from their purse of INR 900 million (Rs 90 crore). If a team decides to retain 4 players, it will have to spend INR 420 million (Rs 42 crore) in total if they want to retain four players, INR 330 million (Rs 33 crore) of they want to retain three players and INR 240 million (Rs 24 crore) of they want to retain two players. Here is a breakdown of the salary cap of retained players: 4 Players - INR 420 million (Rs 42 crore) Player 1 - INR 160 million (Rs 16 crore) Player 2 - INR 120 million (Rs 12 crore) Player 3 - INR 80 million (Rs 8 crore) Player 4 - INR 60 million (Rs 6 crore) 3 Players - INR 330 million (Rs 33 crore) Player 1 - INR 150 million (Rs 15 crore) Player 2 - INR 110 million (Rs 11 crore) Player 3 - INR 70 million (Rs 7 crore) 2 Players - INR 240 million (Rs 24 crore) Player 1 - INR 140 million (Rs 14 crore) Player 2 - INR 100 million (Rs 10 crore) 1 Player - INR 140 million (Rs 14 crore) Also Read: Is Yuvraj making a comeback? Former India all-rounder shocks fans with stunning announcement CSK might have to spend at least INR 60-70 million (Rs 6-7 crore) if they want to retain Dhoni. Thus, Dhoni, who knows he might not play for the full three years of the contractual cycle from 2022 to 2025, will be worried about CSK spending too much money on him and not focusing on the rest of the squad. However, when asked about the CSK skipper's future, Srinivasan remained tight-lipped but insisted it is a happy answer. “I know the answer but I don’t know whether I should say it or not but it’s a happy answer," said the CSK co-owner, hinting that Dhoni mght continue with the four-time champions next year.

MS Dhoni doesn't want CSK to lose money trying to retain him: N Srinivasan opens up on MSD's IPL future

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) presented Olympic Gold Medalist Neeraj Chopra with a cheque for INR 10 million (Rs 1 crore) and a special jersey for his outstanding feat in securing gold in the javelin throw at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

As a gesture of honour, the Chennai Super Kings awarded Neeraj with a unique jersey with the number 8758 (highlighting his medal-winning performance of 87.58m). Neeraj is only the second individual gold medallist for Indian at an Olympics after Abhinav Bindra.

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"The entire nation is proud of Neeraj for his stupendous achievement. By becoming the first Indian to win a medal (gold) in the track and field, he has set a benchmark and is an inspiration for the next generation.&nbsp;87.58 is a number that will forever be etched in Indian sporting history and it's an honour for us to present this special jersey to Neeraj. We wish he brings more glory to the nation," said CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan in an official statement.

After receiving the medal and special jersey, the 23-year-old athlete stated that the previous two months have given him the opportunity to experience new things and thanked the Super Kings management for their support.

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"Thank you so much for your support and for the prize. It feels good. The last two months have been hectic and an opportunity to experience new things. I never thought that I`ll get so much love after winning gold. It was completely unexpected and it feels good. Hopefully, I'll work hard and get good results," Chopra said.&nbsp;

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) presented Olympic Gold Medalist Neeraj Chopra with a cheque for INR 10 million (Rs 1 crore) and a special jersey for his outstanding feat in securing gold in the javelin throw at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) presented Olympic Gold Medalist Neeraj Chopra with a cheque for INR 10 million (Rs 1 crore) and a special jersey for his outstanding feat in securing gold in the javelin throw at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. As a gesture of honour, the Chennai Super Kings awarded Neeraj with a unique jersey with the number 8758 (highlighting his medal-winning performance of 87.58m). Neeraj is only the second individual gold medallist for Indian at an Olympics after Abhinav Bindra. Also Read: Winless in 18 years! Can Virat Kohli-led India break the jinx against New Zealand in ICC events? The one with the Golden boy @Neeraj_chopra1 ! Super happy to hand our 💛 to the arms that made us proud! Read : https://t.co/qiiw18aLH6#WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁 pic.twitter.com/rMpHwWD2F7 — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) October 31, 2021 × "The entire nation is proud of Neeraj for his stupendous achievement. By becoming the first Indian to win a medal (gold) in the track and field, he has set a benchmark and is an inspiration for the next generation. 87.58 is a number that will forever be etched in Indian sporting history and it's an honour for us to present this special jersey to Neeraj. We wish he brings more glory to the nation," said CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan in an official statement. After receiving the medal and special jersey, the 23-year-old athlete stated that the previous two months have given him the opportunity to experience new things and thanked the Super Kings management for their support. Also Read: Shardul to replace Hardik? India's predicted playing XI for New Zealand clash in T20 WC 2021 "Thank you so much for your support and for the prize. It feels good. The last two months have been hectic and an opportunity to experience new things. I never thought that I`ll get so much love after winning gold. It was completely unexpected and it feels good. Hopefully, I'll work hard and get good results," Chopra said.

Chennai Super Kings honour Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra with INR 10 million, special jersey

Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis opened up on his "interesting" and "honest" conversation with the former skipper of the Indian cricket team MS Dhoni during the recently concluded Indian Premier League 2021. The Delhi Capitals (DC) star Stoinis even revealed that the Chennai Super Kings captain told him about CSK's plans for him and they also spoke about training, etc.&nbsp;

"He was actually very honest with me. He understood me very well and he sort of said how they (CSK) would try to bowl to me and how he tried to set the fields for me. [It] was both a compliment but also a little dig where I have to figure out which way to take it and I’m taking it as a compliment (chuckles)," Stoinis said in a conversation with The Grade Cricketer’s YouTube channel.&nbsp;

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"It was very interesting he did say that it’s very obvious how some people want to take some responsibility and stay until the end whereas some people are willing to take the risk early to, sort of, either try and get ahead of the game or walk off and he identifies that within the team," Stoinis added.

"We spoke about training, we spoke about his belief on ‘Work on your weakness as long as it’s not taking anything away from your strength’. So he spoke about how a lot of coaches will ask you to work on things and you might work on the short ball and then you start missing the full ball… which was a really, really nice filter for me for training," the all-rounder added.

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During the IPL 2021, Dhoni helped his side to reach a ninth Indian Premier League final with a four-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in Qualifier 1. CSK then defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to win the coveted IPL trophy.&nbsp;

Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis opened up on his "interesting" and "honest" conversation with the former skipper of the Indian cricket team MS Dhoni during the recently concluded Indian Premier League 2021.

Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis opened up on his "interesting" and "honest" conversation with the former skipper of the Indian cricket team MS Dhoni during the recently concluded Indian Premier League 2021. The Delhi Capitals (DC) star Stoinis even revealed that the Chennai Super Kings captain told him about CSK's plans for him and they also spoke about training, etc. "He was actually very honest with me. He understood me very well and he sort of said how they (CSK) would try to bowl to me and how he tried to set the fields for me. [It] was both a compliment but also a little dig where I have to figure out which way to take it and I’m taking it as a compliment (chuckles)," Stoinis said in a conversation with The Grade Cricketer’s YouTube channel. IN PICS | Mentor MS Dhoni and Billion Cheers Jersey: Why India's T20 World Cup 2021 campaign will be remembered forever "It was very interesting he did say that it’s very obvious how some people want to take some responsibility and stay until the end whereas some people are willing to take the risk early to, sort of, either try and get ahead of the game or walk off and he identifies that within the team," Stoinis added. "We spoke about training, we spoke about his belief on ‘Work on your weakness as long as it’s not taking anything away from your strength’. So he spoke about how a lot of coaches will ask you to work on things and you might work on the short ball and then you start missing the full ball… which was a really, really nice filter for me for training," the all-rounder added. WATCH | Imad Wasim's 'special message' for New Zealand cricket team as he mentions the cancelled tour During the IPL 2021, Dhoni helped his side to reach a ninth Indian Premier League final with a four-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in Qualifier 1. CSK then defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to win the coveted IPL trophy.

'He was very honest with me': Marcus Stoinis opens up on 'interesting' conversation with Dhoni during IPL 2021

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final of the IPL 2021 edition, in the UAE on October 15 to clinch their fourth title overall. Heading into the summit clash, the Yellow Army had a 3-match winning streak over KKR, who had come from behind to enter the season-finale after languishing at the bottom-half when the first leg of IPL 14 got halted.

Although KKR didn't win the coveted title, the two-time winners can be extremely proud of their campaign as they overcame several obstacles and showed great character and grit to make it to the season-finale, after a forgettable first-half (with two wins from seven games). Thus, Dhoni also praised KKR outfit at the post-match presentation after leading his side to another historic title.

"Before I start talking about CSK, it's important I talk about KKR. For the position they were in after the first phase, it is very difficult to come back and do what they have done.&nbsp;If any team deserved to win the IPL this year, I feel it was KKR.&nbsp;I think the break helped them," Dhoni said at the post-match presentation.

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KKR CEO Venky Mysore shared the video of Dhoni's statement and termed him as a 'class act'. "Only two words to describe MSD…..#ClassAct ⁦@KKRiders⁩ ⁦@ChennaiIPL," Mysore captioned the video.

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Talking about the final, Morgan &amp; Co. won the toss and invited CSK to bat first. Riding on Ruturaj Gaikwad's 32, who ended with the Orange Cap by a whisker, Faf du Plessis' belligerent 86 and cameos from Moeen Ali and Robin Uthappa, CSK made 192-3. In reply, KKR were well-placed at 91-0 before a collapse saw them get restricted for 165-9 in 20 overs.&nbsp;

Dhoni is currently involved with Virat Kohli-led Team India as a mentor for the T20 World Cup 2021, in the UAE.

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final of the IPL 2021 edition, in the UAE on October 15 to clinch their fourth title overall.

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final of the IPL 2021 edition, in the UAE on October 15 to clinch their fourth title overall. Heading into the summit clash, the Yellow Army had a 3-match winning streak over KKR, who had come from behind to enter the season-finale after languishing at the bottom-half when the first leg of IPL 14 got halted. Although KKR didn't win the coveted title, the two-time winners can be extremely proud of their campaign as they overcame several obstacles and showed great character and grit to make it to the season-finale, after a forgettable first-half (with two wins from seven games). Thus, Dhoni also praised KKR outfit at the post-match presentation after leading his side to another historic title. "Before I start talking about CSK, it's important I talk about KKR. For the position they were in after the first phase, it is very difficult to come back and do what they have done. If any team deserved to win the IPL this year, I feel it was KKR. I think the break helped them," Dhoni said at the post-match presentation. ALSO READ | 'Are you coming?' - Hardik Pandya reveals how MS Dhoni knew about his surprise Ranchi visit in 2020 KKR CEO Venky Mysore shared the video of Dhoni's statement and termed him as a 'class act'. "Only two words to describe MSD…..#ClassAct ⁦@KKRiders⁩ ⁦@ChennaiIPL," Mysore captioned the video. Only two words to describe MSD…..#ClassAct ⁦@KKRiders⁩ ⁦@ChennaiIPL⁩ pic.twitter.com/9NuNYketyX — Venky Mysore (@VenkyMysore) October 17, 2021 × ALSO READ | 'No CSK without MS Dhoni' - N Srinivasan lavishes huge praise on Yellow Army's skipper post IPL 2021 win Talking about the final, Morgan & Co. won the toss and invited CSK to bat first. Riding on Ruturaj Gaikwad's 32, who ended with the Orange Cap by a whisker, Faf du Plessis' belligerent 86 and cameos from Moeen Ali and Robin Uthappa, CSK made 192-3. In reply, KKR were well-placed at 91-0 before a collapse saw them get restricted for 165-9 in 20 overs. Dhoni is currently involved with Virat Kohli-led Team India as a mentor for the T20 World Cup 2021, in the UAE.

KKR CEO shares two-word praise for MS Dhoni after being touched by CSK skipper's brilliant gesture

Ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup campaign, Shardul Thakur was added to the main squad of the Indian cricket team, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had informed.

Ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup campaign, Shardul Thakur was added to the main squad of the Indian cricket team, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had informed. Thakur had replaced Axar Patel, who is now on the list of stand-by players. Thakur earned praises for his outstanding run during the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as he was the leading wicket-taker for his team with 21 scalps and emerged as a vital cog at several instances. When the IPL 2021 tournament was underway, former England captain Michael Vaughan had praised Thakur. During a conversation in the first week of October, Vaughan, while speaking to the Cricbuzz, said, "Last week I was with Lord Botham and he is a true lord. Thakur is very similar to Ian Botham." "He gets the ball in his hands and makes things happen. He did it in the Test series, he did it in the IPL. The mentor of the Indian T20 team is behind the stumps. He was captaining him. He was probably on the phone with Virat and Ravi talking about him, saying 'come on'. He (Shardul) has that ability to make things happen," Vaughan said. "He must have a very good deception of pace because you watch him and it's like 'yeah, it's pretty normal. But he has that deception like Ashwin. He bowls and it goes through quickly, bowls cross-seam and goes through quickly. He has that ability to surprise the batter and those subtle variations that we can't pick up," added Vaughan. Vaughan on Wednesday (October 20) said that the Eoin Morgan-led side needs to find a way to maximise the first six overs if they are to win the ICC Men`s T20 World Cup. The former England captain also said that Dawid Malan needs to get on with his innings or Jonny Bairstow should bat at number three. "England need to find a way of maximising the first 6 overs better ... If Malan is going to chew up so many balls in the power play he needs to either get on with it or Bairstow should Bat 3 ... #T20WorldCup," tweeted Vaughan. In the ongoing warm-up match between England and New Zealand, the former posted a total of 163/6, owing to Jos Buttler's knock of 73. Malan ended up scoring 11, but not before chewing 15 balls, On the other hand, Bairstow scored 30 from 21 balls with the help of two fours and two sixes. England had lost its first warm-up game against India by seven wickets on Monday. The Morgan-led outfit will open its T20 World Cup campaign on Saturday against West Indies. (With inputs from agencies)

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The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won their fourth IPL championship in the recently-concluded IPL 2021 edition's second and final leg, played in the UAE. Featuring in their 9th IPL final, MS Dhoni &amp; Co. beat Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs to clinch their fourth IPL trophy and moved past their disastrous 2020 campaign, where they ended at the seventh spot and missed out on the playoffs spot for the first time in the tournament-history.

CSK ended the first leg, in India, with five wins from seven encounters and were the second-best side in the points table when Covid-19 crisis postponed the tournament in early May. In the final leg in the UAE, Dhoni &amp; Co. resumed in a similar manner before they lost three back-to-back games after ensuring their playoffs berth. Come the knockouts, Dhoni-led Yellow Army brought their A-game, beating table-toppers Delhi Capitals (DC) in Qualifier 2, and KKR in the summit clash.&nbsp;

While Dhoni didn't have a memorable run with the bat, he excelled as a keeper and captain. In Qualifier 1, Dhoni performed his best with the bat courtesy a 6-ball 18* to take CSK to the final. Commenting on CSK's memorable triumph, the former BCCI President N Srinivasan praised his franchise's talismanic captain and told reporters during a brief interaction after visiting Lord Venkatachalapathy temple in Chennai with the IPL trophy, "It was a remarkable win", adding that it “put Chennai on top of the world. Dhoni is part and parcel of CSK, Chennai and Tamil Nadu. There is no CSK without Dhoni and there is no Dhoni without CSK."

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While Dhoni remained silent on his IPL future, the CSK franchise has maintained that the 40-year-old legendary captain's future will depend upon the retention policy, ahead of the mega auction later this year for IPL 2022. "The rules of retention are not clear yet...We are not sure about the number of retentions that will be allowed. And a call on that will be made once the rules are known," the official told PTI when asked about the possibility of using a retention card to retain the Dhoni.

It will be interesting to see if Dhoni, who has 4,746 runs and 165 dismissals in IPL, will return as a player for CSK or don a new role for the franchise in IPL 2022.

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won their fourth IPL championship in the recently-concluded IPL 2021 edition's second and final leg, played in the UAE. Featuring in their 9th IPL final, MS Dhoni & Co.

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won their fourth IPL championship in the recently-concluded IPL 2021 edition's second and final leg, played in the UAE. Featuring in their 9th IPL final, MS Dhoni & Co. beat Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs to clinch their fourth IPL trophy and moved past their disastrous 2020 campaign, where they ended at the seventh spot and missed out on the playoffs spot for the first time in the tournament-history. CSK ended the first leg, in India, with five wins from seven encounters and were the second-best side in the points table when Covid-19 crisis postponed the tournament in early May. In the final leg in the UAE, Dhoni & Co. resumed in a similar manner before they lost three back-to-back games after ensuring their playoffs berth. Come the knockouts, Dhoni-led Yellow Army brought their A-game, beating table-toppers Delhi Capitals (DC) in Qualifier 2, and KKR in the summit clash. While Dhoni didn't have a memorable run with the bat, he excelled as a keeper and captain. In Qualifier 1, Dhoni performed his best with the bat courtesy a 6-ball 18* to take CSK to the final. Commenting on CSK's memorable triumph, the former BCCI President N Srinivasan praised his franchise's talismanic captain and told reporters during a brief interaction after visiting Lord Venkatachalapathy temple in Chennai with the IPL trophy, "It was a remarkable win", adding that it “put Chennai on top of the world. Dhoni is part and parcel of CSK, Chennai and Tamil Nadu. There is no CSK without Dhoni and there is no Dhoni without CSK." ALSO READ | 'Are you coming?' - Hardik Pandya reveals how MS Dhoni knew about his surprise Ranchi visit in 2020 While Dhoni remained silent on his IPL future, the CSK franchise has maintained that the 40-year-old legendary captain's future will depend upon the retention policy, ahead of the mega auction later this year for IPL 2022. "The rules of retention are not clear yet...We are not sure about the number of retentions that will be allowed. And a call on that will be made once the rules are known," the official told PTI when asked about the possibility of using a retention card to retain the Dhoni. It will be interesting to see if Dhoni, who has 4,746 runs and 165 dismissals in IPL, will return as a player for CSK or don a new role for the franchise in IPL 2022.

'No CSK without MS Dhoni' - N Srinivasan lavishes huge praise on Yellow Army's skipper post IPL 2021 win

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have no doubts about retaining captain MS Dhoni if the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) allows retentions for all eight teams ahead of the mega player auction. All eight teams are set for a major revamp of their respective squads as BCCI is set to conduct a mega auction ahead of IPL 2022.

Two new teams will be added to the league's roster from the 2022 season and the board will look to give a fair chance to all teams to make their squads from scratch once again. Dhoni 'will be the first name' on the retention list if the franchises are allowed to retain players ahead of the mega auction.

As per a CSK source, Dhoni's future with the Yellow Army will depend on the retentions rules framed by BCCI ahead of the new season. The source stated that Dhoni will be the first man to be retained by the team.

"MS will be the first man to be retained, there is no doubt about it. But first of all we need to know the retention rules, which we are not aware of as of now. If we can retain (players), Dhoni will be first to save," a CSK source told Sports Tak.

Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings to a magnificent triumph in IPL 2021 as the Men in Yellow went on to defeat Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs in the final on Friday (October 15) to lift their fourth title. Dhoni was instrumental in his side's success as a captain and proved why he is regarded as one of the greatest leaders of all time.

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Dhoni has been leading CSK since the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008 and has captained the side in all 12 seasons that they have been part of the tournament. He has led CSK to four titles and a staggering nine finals. He remains one of the most successful captains in IPL history.

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However, Dhoni is now in the final lap of what has been a glorious career and clearly struggled with the bat during IPL 2021. He has already retired from international cricket and there remain doubts over his future in the IPL. Nonetheless, CSK are reportedly certain of retaining their icon and captain if the rules allow.

"Which team or franchise would not want to retain a man like Dhoni. Two new teams will be added, so it would be great to see the competition. There are many things which we will have to see but as of now, I can only say that we will go for Dhoni. The rest we will see and go by rules set by the BCCI," said the source. 
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have no doubts about retaining captain MS Dhoni if the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) allows retentions for all eight teams ahead of the mega player auction.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have no doubts about retaining captain MS Dhoni if the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) allows retentions for all eight teams ahead of the mega player auction. All eight teams are set for a major revamp of their respective squads as BCCI is set to conduct a mega auction ahead of IPL 2022. Two new teams will be added to the league's roster from the 2022 season and the board will look to give a fair chance to all teams to make their squads from scratch once again. Dhoni 'will be the first name' on the retention list if the franchises are allowed to retain players ahead of the mega auction. As per a CSK source, Dhoni's future with the Yellow Army will depend on the retentions rules framed by BCCI ahead of the new season. The source stated that Dhoni will be the first man to be retained by the team. "MS will be the first man to be retained, there is no doubt about it. But first of all we need to know the retention rules, which we are not aware of as of now. If we can retain (players), Dhoni will be first to save," a CSK source told Sports Tak. Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings to a magnificent triumph in IPL 2021 as the Men in Yellow went on to defeat Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs in the final on Friday (October 15) to lift their fourth title. Dhoni was instrumental in his side's success as a captain and proved why he is regarded as one of the greatest leaders of all time. Of the Fans, By the Fans, For the Fans #EverywhereWeGo#THA7A #SuperCham21ons#CSKvKKR #WhistlePodu #Yellovepic.twitter.com/6OXgZUeOjA — Chennai Super Kings - Mask Pdu Whistle Pdu! (@ChennaiIPL) October 15, 2021 × Dhoni has been leading CSK since the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008 and has captained the side in all 12 seasons that they have been part of the tournament. He has led CSK to four titles and a staggering nine finals. He remains one of the most successful captains in IPL history. Also Read: Sunil Gavaskar pays tribute to MS Dhoni: Haven't been fortunate enough to be in same change room as him However, Dhoni is now in the final lap of what has been a glorious career and clearly struggled with the bat during IPL 2021. He has already retired from international cricket and there remain doubts over his future in the IPL. Nonetheless, CSK are reportedly certain of retaining their icon and captain if the rules allow. "Which team or franchise would not want to retain a man like Dhoni. Two new teams will be added, so it would be great to see the competition. There are many things which we will have to see but as of now, I can only say that we will go for Dhoni. The rest we will see and go by rules set by the BCCI," said the source.

MS Dhoni to be the 1st player to be kept by CSK if retentions are allowed ahead of IPL mega auction - Report

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar lauded MS Dhoni after he guided Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to yet another IPL title on Friday. CSK defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the IPL 2021 final at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. Gavaskar was all praise for Dhoni - the leader and explained why he will go down as one of the greatest captains ever.

Dhoni, who did not have a great season on the personal front and struggled with the willow, was brilliant once again as a captain and marshalled his troops to perfection. From missing out on a spot in the playoffs last season to winning the title this year, Dhoni's men completed a remarkable turnaround.

Gavaskar said Dhoni's ability to back players irrespective of their failures ensures the team is never under pressure from the captain's side. The batting legend also marvelled at CSK skipper's leadership qualities and pointed out how every individual has his own game plan under Dhoni and the captain rarely interferes with those.

"It's very impressive because he has shown faith in the players. Look, you know the ability of the players and you also know that in this game of cricket, there will be days when a player doesn't do well. He might be a brilliant fielder, but might drop catches and misfield. As a batsman, you could also get out to full-tosses. And also, for the bowlers, they may bowl the occasional bad ball which gets hit for sixes. But if you know as a captain a player's capability, you allow them that bad day or a bad over and that is what Dhoni is so good as," Gavaskar said on Star Sports.

"With him what happens is that he just doesn't put any pressure on his own team. He just lets them express themselves. It is so true in MSD's case. He doesn't seem to interfere at all in anybody's game plan. Every individual has his own game plan. And once the captain is convinced that is how it is, he is not going to interfere," he added.

Dhoni is one of the most successful captains in the history of IPL with four titles to his name. He has led CSK in a total of 12 seasons so far and has inspired them to nine finals and four trophies. Dhoni's clever street-smart captaincy coupled with his ability to remain calm and composed in the most pressurising situations, makes him stand out as a leader.

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Batting legend Gavaskar, who has himself led team India in the past, said he was not fortunate enough to be in the same change room as Dhoni but can see why the tag 'Captain Cool' suits him well.

"I haven't been fortunate enough to have been in the same change room as MS Dhoni. But I just see the calmness that he brings to situations. He is not Captain Cool for nothing. There is never any panic. For the first time in that 19th over, when Thakur bowled wides, for the first time, I saw him diddle a bit because it was only delaying the inevitable," said Gavaskar.

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar lauded MS Dhoni after he guided Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to yet another IPL title on Friday. CSK defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the IPL 2021 final at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar lauded MS Dhoni after he guided Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to yet another IPL title on Friday. CSK defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the IPL 2021 final at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. Gavaskar was all praise for Dhoni - the leader and explained why he will go down as one of the greatest captains ever. Dhoni, who did not have a great season on the personal front and struggled with the willow, was brilliant once again as a captain and marshalled his troops to perfection. From missing out on a spot in the playoffs last season to winning the title this year, Dhoni's men completed a remarkable turnaround. Gavaskar said Dhoni's ability to back players irrespective of their failures ensures the team is never under pressure from the captain's side. The batting legend also marvelled at CSK skipper's leadership qualities and pointed out how every individual has his own game plan under Dhoni and the captain rarely interferes with those. "It's very impressive because he has shown faith in the players. Look, you know the ability of the players and you also know that in this game of cricket, there will be days when a player doesn't do well. He might be a brilliant fielder, but might drop catches and misfield. As a batsman, you could also get out to full-tosses. And also, for the bowlers, they may bowl the occasional bad ball which gets hit for sixes. But if you know as a captain a player's capability, you allow them that bad day or a bad over and that is what Dhoni is so good as," Gavaskar said on Star Sports. "With him what happens is that he just doesn't put any pressure on his own team. He just lets them express themselves. It is so true in MSD's case. He doesn't seem to interfere at all in anybody's game plan. Every individual has his own game plan. And once the captain is convinced that is how it is, he is not going to interfere," he added. Dhoni is one of the most successful captains in the history of IPL with four titles to his name. He has led CSK in a total of 12 seasons so far and has inspired them to nine finals and four trophies. Dhoni's clever street-smart captaincy coupled with his ability to remain calm and composed in the most pressurising situations, makes him stand out as a leader. Also Read: Stephen Fleming or Mahela Jayawardene - Who is the most successful coach in IPL history? Batting legend Gavaskar, who has himself led team India in the past, said he was not fortunate enough to be in the same change room as Dhoni but can see why the tag 'Captain Cool' suits him well. "I haven't been fortunate enough to have been in the same change room as MS Dhoni. But I just see the calmness that he brings to situations. He is not Captain Cool for nothing. There is never any panic. For the first time in that 19th over, when Thakur bowled wides, for the first time, I saw him diddle a bit because it was only delaying the inevitable," said Gavaskar.

Sunil Gavaskar pays tribute to MS Dhoni: Haven't been fortunate enough to be in same change room as him

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will resume their rivalry in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the iconic Sharjah Stadium in Sharjah on Friday (September 24). The blockbuster encounter is expected to be a historic one with MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli potentially enjoying their final duel as captains in the IPL.

Kohli has already announced that he will be stepping down as the RCB captain after the conclusion of IPL 2021 in UAE, while Dhoni's future beyond the current season in the cash-rich league remains uncertain. Dhoni, who has already retired from international cricket, is in the final lap of his illustrious career and might draw curtains on his IPL career post this season.

The RCB skipper had earlier confirmed he will also relinquish team India's T20 captaincy after the T20 World Cup 2021 but his decision to step down from RCB captaincy had come as a shock to many. If Kohli decides not to return to captaincy again or Dhoni retires from all forms for cricket after the 2021 season, Sharjah can be witness to a historic final captaincy duel between the two icons of Indian cricket on Friday.

Kohli and Dhoni might lock horns against each other once again later this season if their teams manage to make it to the playoffs, however, that remains an uncertain possibility considering the competitive nature of the sport. Thus, fans will be eager to soak the most of what has been an epic rivalry between the two enigmatic personalities as their teams go up against each other in Sharjah.

Dhoni and Kohli are two of the most popular superstars in the history of IPL, commanding a staggering fan base across the globe. While Dhoni has outshone Kohli in captaincy, the RCB skipper has been the better batsman over the last few seasons in the IPL.

Captaincy record:&nbsp;

Dhoni has been one of the most successful captains in the history of the Indian Premier League with 104 wins to his name in 174 matches. He has led CSK to three IPL titles and a staggering eight finals. Kohli has 49 wins to his name in 100 matches as captain and is yet to win his maiden IPL title with RCB.

Batting record:&nbsp;

When it comes to weaving magic with the willow, run-machine Kohli comfortably outclasses Dhoni. The RCB skipper has 5412 runs in 177 matches as captain while Dhoni has so far managed to amass 4432 runs in 190 matches as a skipper. Kohli is also the leading run-getter in the history of IPL with 6081 runs in 200 matches at a brilliant average of 37.77.

The last dance:

The much-awaited clash between RCB and CSK in Sharjah on Friday might potentially be the final time Kohli and Dhoni take the field against each other as captains of their respective sides in the IPL. CSK have enjoyed a stellar dominance over RCB with 17 wins and 9 losses in 26 meetings, but it remains to be seen who will come out on top in the last dance between the two greats.

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will resume their rivalry in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the iconic Sharjah Stadium in Sharjah on Friday (September 24).

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will resume their rivalry in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the iconic Sharjah Stadium in Sharjah on Friday (September 24). The blockbuster encounter is expected to be a historic one with MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli potentially enjoying their final duel as captains in the IPL. Kohli has already announced that he will be stepping down as the RCB captain after the conclusion of IPL 2021 in UAE, while Dhoni's future beyond the current season in the cash-rich league remains uncertain. Dhoni, who has already retired from international cricket, is in the final lap of his illustrious career and might draw curtains on his IPL career post this season. The RCB skipper had earlier confirmed he will also relinquish team India's T20 captaincy after the T20 World Cup 2021 but his decision to step down from RCB captaincy had come as a shock to many. If Kohli decides not to return to captaincy again or Dhoni retires from all forms for cricket after the 2021 season, Sharjah can be witness to a historic final captaincy duel between the two icons of Indian cricket on Friday. Kohli and Dhoni might lock horns against each other once again later this season if their teams manage to make it to the playoffs, however, that remains an uncertain possibility considering the competitive nature of the sport. Thus, fans will be eager to soak the most of what has been an epic rivalry between the two enigmatic personalities as their teams go up against each other in Sharjah. Dhoni and Kohli are two of the most popular superstars in the history of IPL, commanding a staggering fan base across the globe. While Dhoni has outshone Kohli in captaincy, the RCB skipper has been the better batsman over the last few seasons in the IPL. Captaincy record: Dhoni has been one of the most successful captains in the history of the Indian Premier League with 104 wins to his name in 174 matches. He has led CSK to three IPL titles and a staggering eight finals. Kohli has 49 wins to his name in 100 matches as captain and is yet to win his maiden IPL title with RCB. Batting record: When it comes to weaving magic with the willow, run-machine Kohli comfortably outclasses Dhoni. The RCB skipper has 5412 runs in 177 matches as captain while Dhoni has so far managed to amass 4432 runs in 190 matches as a skipper. Kohli is also the leading run-getter in the history of IPL with 6081 runs in 200 matches at a brilliant average of 37.77. The last dance: The much-awaited clash between RCB and CSK in Sharjah on Friday might potentially be the final time Kohli and Dhoni take the field against each other as captains of their respective sides in the IPL. CSK have enjoyed a stellar dominance over RCB with 17 wins and 9 losses in 26 meetings, but it remains to be seen who will come out on top in the last dance between the two greats.

RCB vs CSK: The last dance! Can this be final captaincy duel between MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli in IPL?

Former India opener Virender Sehwag hailed MS Dhoni after he guided Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to their fourth Indian Premier League (IPL) title on Friday. Dhoni's CSK defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the final of IPL 2021 to further extend their dominance in the league with an elusive fourth IPL crown. Sehwag believes it will be hard for any captain to beat Dhoni's legacy at CSK.

One of the most successful captains of all time, Dhoni led India exemplary well and guided them to numerous trophies over the years. He remains the only captain in international cricket to have won all three major ICC trophies in limited-overs cricket - T20 World Cup (2007), ODI World Cup (2011) and Champions Trophy (2013).

Sehwag said Dhoni's legacy with the Indian cricket team is hard to beat and the same is the case at CSK. Dhoni has led CSK to a remarkable four IPL triumphs and a staggering nine finals. He is one of the most successful captains in the history of IPL.&nbsp;

While lauding him for his captaincy, Sehwag also backed Dhoni to play another season of IPL for CSK next year. The former India opener believes Dhoni still has a year of cricket left in him despite turning 40 and that he should turn up for CSK once again in IPL 2022.

"It's a phenomenal team. No one in Team India could beat Dhoni's legacy and hopefully, it would be difficult for any other captain to do the same for CSK. I feel he has one more year left in him for Chennai. He must play next season and then retire," Sehwag said on Cricbuzz.

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Sehwag also reckoned that Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma, who has won five IPL titles compared to Dhoni's four will need some time to match Dhoni's achievements as the latter has guided CSK to nine finals so far.

"The legacy of the captain is known for the number of trophies he has won. And this captain [MS Dhoni] has won four titles and played 9 finals. So, to match him up will be an uphill task for any other skipper. Rohit Sharma is indeed close but to play 9 season finals, he needs more time," Sehwag added.

Dhoni didn't have a great season with the bat as he managed to score only 114 runs in 16 matches for CSK in IPL 2021 but was phenomenal as a captain and played an instrumental role in his side's success. 
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Former India opener Virender Sehwag hailed MS Dhoni after he guided Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to their fourth Indian Premier League (IPL) title on Friday. Dhoni's CSK defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the final of IPL 2021 to further extend their dominance in the league with an elusive fourth IPL crown.

Former India opener Virender Sehwag hailed MS Dhoni after he guided Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to their fourth Indian Premier League (IPL) title on Friday. Dhoni's CSK defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the final of IPL 2021 to further extend their dominance in the league with an elusive fourth IPL crown. Sehwag believes it will be hard for any captain to beat Dhoni's legacy at CSK. One of the most successful captains of all time, Dhoni led India exemplary well and guided them to numerous trophies over the years. He remains the only captain in international cricket to have won all three major ICC trophies in limited-overs cricket - T20 World Cup (2007), ODI World Cup (2011) and Champions Trophy (2013). Sehwag said Dhoni's legacy with the Indian cricket team is hard to beat and the same is the case at CSK. Dhoni has led CSK to a remarkable four IPL triumphs and a staggering nine finals. He is one of the most successful captains in the history of IPL. While lauding him for his captaincy, Sehwag also backed Dhoni to play another season of IPL for CSK next year. The former India opener believes Dhoni still has a year of cricket left in him despite turning 40 and that he should turn up for CSK once again in IPL 2022. "It's a phenomenal team. No one in Team India could beat Dhoni's legacy and hopefully, it would be difficult for any other captain to do the same for CSK. I feel he has one more year left in him for Chennai. He must play next season and then retire," Sehwag said on Cricbuzz. Also Read: MS Dhoni to be the 1st player to be kept by CSK if retentions are allowed ahead of IPL mega auction Sehwag also reckoned that Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma, who has won five IPL titles compared to Dhoni's four will need some time to match Dhoni's achievements as the latter has guided CSK to nine finals so far. "The legacy of the captain is known for the number of trophies he has won. And this captain [MS Dhoni] has won four titles and played 9 finals. So, to match him up will be an uphill task for any other skipper. Rohit Sharma is indeed close but to play 9 season finals, he needs more time," Sehwag added. Dhoni didn't have a great season with the bat as he managed to score only 114 runs in 16 matches for CSK in IPL 2021 but was phenomenal as a captain and played an instrumental role in his side's success.

No one can beat MS Dhoni's legacy in Team India and Chennai Super Kings: Virender Sehwag

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) completed a dream comeback in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they went on to beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 4 wickets in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Friday to lift their fourth IPL trophy after missing out on a spot in the playoffs last season. It was an incredible turnaround from CSK, who were playing their ninth final and emerged on top.

CSK are one of the most successful franchises in the history of the Indian Premier League with four titles to their name. Captain MS Dhoni and head coach Stephen Fleming have played an instrumental role in CSK's success over the years. While Dhoni has led the franchise since 2008, Fleming has been the head coach since 2009.

Fleming became the most successful coach in the history of IPL after inspiring CSK to their fourth title at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Friday. He surpassed Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene as the most successful coach in the league so far.

Stephen Fleming vs Mahela Jayawardene - Who is the most successful head coach in IPL?

Fleming has won four titles as the head coach of CSK in 2010, 2011, 2018 and 2021. Jayawardene has won three titles with Mumbai Indians as the head coach of the side in 2017, 2019 and 2020. Fleming and Jayawardene remain the only coaches in IPL to have won consecutive IPL titles.

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Fleming was the first to achieve the feat when CSK won the IPL title in 2010 and 2011. Jayawardene achieved the feat when Mumbai Indians won back-to-back trophies in 2019 and 2020. MI couldn't complete a hat-trick of IPL titles as CSK went on to clinch the trophy this year.&nbsp;

Fleming currently is the most successful head coach in the IPL and has pipped Jayawardene, who has three titles to his credit. However, Mumbai Indians remain ahead of CSK as the most successful IPL team with five titles under their belt.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) completed a dream comeback in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they went on to beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 4 wickets in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Friday to lift their fourth IPL trophy after missing out on a spot in the playoffs last season.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) completed a dream comeback in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they went on to beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 4 wickets in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Friday to lift their fourth IPL trophy after missing out on a spot in the playoffs last season. It was an incredible turnaround from CSK, who were playing their ninth final and emerged on top. CSK are one of the most successful franchises in the history of the Indian Premier League with four titles to their name. Captain MS Dhoni and head coach Stephen Fleming have played an instrumental role in CSK's success over the years. While Dhoni has led the franchise since 2008, Fleming has been the head coach since 2009. Fleming became the most successful coach in the history of IPL after inspiring CSK to their fourth title at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Friday. He surpassed Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene as the most successful coach in the league so far. Stephen Fleming vs Mahela Jayawardene - Who is the most successful head coach in IPL? Fleming has won four titles as the head coach of CSK in 2010, 2011, 2018 and 2021. Jayawardene has won three titles with Mumbai Indians as the head coach of the side in 2017, 2019 and 2020. Fleming and Jayawardene remain the only coaches in IPL to have won consecutive IPL titles. Also Read: Rahul Dravid set to replace Ravi Shastri as team India's new head coach after T20 World Cup 2021 Fleming was the first to achieve the feat when CSK won the IPL title in 2010 and 2011. Jayawardene achieved the feat when Mumbai Indians won back-to-back trophies in 2019 and 2020. MI couldn't complete a hat-trick of IPL titles as CSK went on to clinch the trophy this year. Fleming currently is the most successful head coach in the IPL and has pipped Jayawardene, who has three titles to his credit. However, Mumbai Indians remain ahead of CSK as the most successful IPL team with five titles under their belt.

Stephen Fleming or Mahela Jayawardene - Who is the most successful coach in IPL history?

Comebacks and kings: Five things we learned from Indian Premier League 2021

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Dwayne Bravo feels experience can any day defeat the youth when it comes to locking horns in the shortest format of the day.CSK, also knows as `Dad`s Army`, lifted their fourth IPL title on Friday after defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final by 27 runs.

CSK was the first team to get off from the race of playoffs in IPL 2020 and Bravo said he was really disappointed last year after the dismal performance by the side in the showpiece event.

"That`s the first thing I`m going to do when I turn on my phone - let Kieron Pollard know this is the 16th (T20 titles he has won). He has some catching up to do. Belief in the squad from management, owners. After last season was really disappointing," Bravo said after the win in the post-match presentation.

"Owed it to the franchise, the fans to come up with a better performance. Don`t get nervous (coming into a final). Have had good performance in different phases of the tournament.

"Faf and Ruturaj stand out for us. To have these two guys scoring over 500 runs together. Experience beats youth any day. Going to change the name from Mr. Champion to Sir Champion," he added.

CSK, who posted 192/3 on the board on the back of Faf du Plessis` brilliant 86, restricted KKR to 165/9 and sealed a 27-run win. The side has previously won the tournament in 2010, 2011, and 2018.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Dwayne Bravo feels experience can any day defeat the youth when it comes to locking horns in the shortest format of the day.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Dwayne Bravo feels experience can any day defeat the youth when it comes to locking horns in the shortest format of the day.CSK, also knows as `Dad`s Army`, lifted their fourth IPL title on Friday after defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final by 27 runs. CSK was the first team to get off from the race of playoffs in IPL 2020 and Bravo said he was really disappointed last year after the dismal performance by the side in the showpiece event. "That`s the first thing I`m going to do when I turn on my phone - let Kieron Pollard know this is the 16th (T20 titles he has won). He has some catching up to do. Belief in the squad from management, owners. After last season was really disappointing," Bravo said after the win in the post-match presentation. "Owed it to the franchise, the fans to come up with a better performance. Don`t get nervous (coming into a final). Have had good performance in different phases of the tournament. "Faf and Ruturaj stand out for us. To have these two guys scoring over 500 runs together. Experience beats youth any day. Going to change the name from Mr. Champion to Sir Champion," he added. CSK, who posted 192/3 on the board on the back of Faf du Plessis` brilliant 86, restricted KKR to 165/9 and sealed a 27-run win. The side has previously won the tournament in 2010, 2011, and 2018.

'Experience beats youth any day', says Dwayne Bravo as 'Dad's Army' CSK lift fourth IPL title

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the final of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai to lift the elusive trophy. CSK claimed their fourth IPL title as they completed a remarkable turnaround. The Men in Yellow had missed out on a spot in the playoffs last year but made a stunning comeback to be crowned champions this season.

CSK skipper MS Dhoni was asked about his future with the franchise after leading them to their 4th title. The 40-year-old has already retired from international cricket and is in the final lap of what has been a glorious career. He currently plies his trade only in the IPL and came up with a cheeky response when prompted about his future on Friday.

Dhoni's future remains in doubt with age not on his side and a mega auction set to take place ahead of IPL 2022 with the addition of two new teams to the IPL roster. Dhoni said it was not about him at CSK and that the franchise will look to build a strong core that can contribute for the next ten years.

"Again I've said it before, it depends on BCCI," Dhoni said when asked about his future in the IPL. He was then cut off by commentator Harsha Bhogle who said - "No MS, it's between you and CSK." The CSK skipper then went on to state that the franchise will focus on building a good core.

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"With two new teams coming in......we have to decide what is good for CSK. It's not about me being there in top-three or four. It's about making a strong core to ensure the franchise doesn't suffer. The core group, we have to have a hard look to see who can contribute for the next 10 years," Dhoni said at the post-match presentation after winning the IPL 2021 title.

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Bhogle then told the CSK captain about the legacy he has left behind at CSK to which Dhoni came up with a cheeky response and hinted at donning the yellow once again next season.&nbsp;"Still I haven't left behind," said Dhoni with a cheeky smile as he signed off from the presentation.

Dhoni has led CSK in all 12 seasons that they have been part of the IPL. He has led them to a staggering nine finals and four titles and is one of the most successful captains in the history of the IPL. 
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the final of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai to lift the elusive trophy.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the final of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai to lift the elusive trophy. CSK claimed their fourth IPL title as they completed a remarkable turnaround. The Men in Yellow had missed out on a spot in the playoffs last year but made a stunning comeback to be crowned champions this season. CSK skipper MS Dhoni was asked about his future with the franchise after leading them to their 4th title. The 40-year-old has already retired from international cricket and is in the final lap of what has been a glorious career. He currently plies his trade only in the IPL and came up with a cheeky response when prompted about his future on Friday. Dhoni's future remains in doubt with age not on his side and a mega auction set to take place ahead of IPL 2022 with the addition of two new teams to the IPL roster. Dhoni said it was not about him at CSK and that the franchise will look to build a strong core that can contribute for the next ten years. "Again I've said it before, it depends on BCCI," Dhoni said when asked about his future in the IPL. He was then cut off by commentator Harsha Bhogle who said - "No MS, it's between you and CSK." The CSK skipper then went on to state that the franchise will focus on building a good core. Also Read: From perfect catch to highest runs: List of all the awards in IPL 2021 "With two new teams coming in......we have to decide what is good for CSK. It's not about me being there in top-three or four. It's about making a strong core to ensure the franchise doesn't suffer. The core group, we have to have a hard look to see who can contribute for the next 10 years," Dhoni said at the post-match presentation after winning the IPL 2021 title. Say HELLO to #VIVOIPL 2021 CHAMPIONS #CSKvKKR | #Final | @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/1tnq5C6m2F — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 15, 2021 × Bhogle then told the CSK captain about the legacy he has left behind at CSK to which Dhoni came up with a cheeky response and hinted at donning the yellow once again next season. "Still I haven't left behind," said Dhoni with a cheeky smile as he signed off from the presentation. Dhoni has led CSK in all 12 seasons that they have been part of the IPL. He has led them to a staggering nine finals and four titles and is one of the most successful captains in the history of the IPL.

'Still haven't left behind': MS Dhoni hints at returning for CSK next year after leading them to 4th IPL title

All-rounder Moeen Ali became the first English cricketer to win the Indian Premier League (IPL) final&nbsp;as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2021 summit clash on Friday (October 15). CSK successfully defended a total of 192 runs to beat KKR by 27 runs to lift their fourth trophy at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.

Ali, who was roped in by Chennai Super Kings in the player auction ahead of the 2021 season, scored 37 off 20 balls to help MS Dhoni &amp; Co. set up a total of 192 runs, batting first in the all-important final. KKR got off to a brilliant start and looked well on course to victory after the opening pair of Shubman Gill (51) and Venkatesh Iyer (50) put on 91 runs for the first wicket.

However, they lost the plot after the duo's dismissal and could only manage 165/9 in 20 overs as CSK bowlers made a strong comeback in the game. Shardul Thakur was the pick of the bowlers for CSK as he finished with figures of 3/38 in his four overs.

Though Sam Curran is also part of the CSK squad which has won the IPL 2021 title, Moeen is the first Englishman to feature in the playing XI of an IPL-winning team in the final. Earlier, the likes of David Willey and Mark Wood were part of the CSK squad when the Dhoni-led side won the title in 2018. However, none of them featured in the final.

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Moeen said it was an amazing feeling for him and he never thought he would win an IPL title.&nbsp;“It’s amazing, and I can’t describe it really,” said the one-time World Cup-winner with England, who recently announced his retirement from Tests.

Moeen enjoyed a brilliant debut campaign for CSK in IPL 2021. He scored 357 runs and picked up six wickets in 15 matches for the Dhoni-led side and provided them with much-needed balance in their middle-order. Moeen would be hoping to get retained by CSK ahead of the mega auction.

All-rounder Moeen Ali became the first English cricketer to win the Indian Premier League (IPL) final as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2021 summit clash on Friday (October 15).

All-rounder Moeen Ali became the first English cricketer to win the Indian Premier League (IPL) final as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2021 summit clash on Friday (October 15). CSK successfully defended a total of 192 runs to beat KKR by 27 runs to lift their fourth trophy at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. Ali, who was roped in by Chennai Super Kings in the player auction ahead of the 2021 season, scored 37 off 20 balls to help MS Dhoni & Co. set up a total of 192 runs, batting first in the all-important final. KKR got off to a brilliant start and looked well on course to victory after the opening pair of Shubman Gill (51) and Venkatesh Iyer (50) put on 91 runs for the first wicket. However, they lost the plot after the duo's dismissal and could only manage 165/9 in 20 overs as CSK bowlers made a strong comeback in the game. Shardul Thakur was the pick of the bowlers for CSK as he finished with figures of 3/38 in his four overs. Though Sam Curran is also part of the CSK squad which has won the IPL 2021 title, Moeen is the first Englishman to feature in the playing XI of an IPL-winning team in the final. Earlier, the likes of David Willey and Mark Wood were part of the CSK squad when the Dhoni-led side won the title in 2018. However, none of them featured in the final. Also Read: Sunil Gavaskar pays tribute to MS Dhoni: Haven't been fortunate enough to be in same change room as him Moeen said it was an amazing feeling for him and he never thought he would win an IPL title. “It’s amazing, and I can’t describe it really,” said the one-time World Cup-winner with England, who recently announced his retirement from Tests. Moeen enjoyed a brilliant debut campaign for CSK in IPL 2021. He scored 357 runs and picked up six wickets in 15 matches for the Dhoni-led side and provided them with much-needed balance in their middle-order. Moeen would be hoping to get retained by CSK ahead of the mega auction.

'I can't describe it': Moeen Ali becomes first English player to win Indian Premier League final

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) completed an incredible turnaround in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 as they went on to lift their 4th title after defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final on Friday. CSK had finished a lowly seventh and missed out on a spot in the playoffs last season but bounced back strongly to win the trophy this year.

One of the most successful teams in the history of IPL, CSK proved why they are one of the best sides to have graced the league with a stupendous performance throughout the season. They were the first team to secure a spot in the playoffs and the first to enter the final after a comfortable win over Delhi Capitals in the first Qualifier.

CSK got the better of Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs in the final to clinch their fourth IPL trophy. CSK rode on Faf du Plessis' brilliant 86 and crucial knocks from Ruturaj Gaikwad (32), Robin Uthappa (31) and Moeen Ali (37) to post a strong total of 192 runs on the board after being asked to bat first in the final.

Despite getting off to a good start with their openers Shubman Gill (51) and Venkatesh Iyer (50) posting a 91-run stand for the opening wicket, KKR crumbled under pressure and lost wickets in quick intervals to give away the game. Their middle-order failed to deliver as CSK bowlers ran riot to ensure a comprehensive win for Dhoni's Yellow Army.

CSK remain the second most successful side in IPL history in terms of trophies with four titles to their name while Mumbai Indians sit at the top with five trophies. Here is a look at the winners of the Indian Premier League over the years since the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2008.

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			<td>2008</td>
			<td>Rajasthan Royals</td>
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			<td>Deccan Chargers&nbsp;</td>
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			<td>Chennai Super Kings&nbsp;</td>
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			<td>Chennai Super Kings&nbsp;</td>
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			<td>2012</td>
			<td>Kolkata Knight Riders&nbsp;</td>
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			<td>Mumbai Indians&nbsp;</td>
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			<td>2014</td>
			<td>Kolkata Knight Riders&nbsp;</td>
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			<td>2015</td>
			<td>Mumbai Indians&nbsp;</td>
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			<td>2016</td>
			<td>Sunrisers Hyderabad&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
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			<td>2017</td>
			<td>Mumbai Indians&nbsp;</td>
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			<td>2018</td>
			<td>Chennai Super Kings&nbsp;</td>
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			<td>2019</td>
			<td>Mumbai Indians&nbsp;</td>
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			<td>2020</td>
			<td>Mumbai Indians</td>
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			<td>2021</td>
			<td>Chennai Super Kings&nbsp;</td>
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CSK and Mumbai Indians are the only teams to have won the IPL trophy in back-to-back seasons. The two teams have dominated the league over the last few years and share a staggering nine trophies between them out of the total 14.

A number of players played a key role in CSK's title-winning campaign with the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis and Shardul Thakur among others impresisng with the bat and the ball respectively.&nbsp;

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) completed an incredible turnaround in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 as they went on to lift their 4th title after defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final on Friday.

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) completed an incredible turnaround in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 as they went on to lift their 4th title after defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final on Friday. CSK had finished a lowly seventh and missed out on a spot in the playoffs last season but bounced back strongly to win the trophy this year. One of the most successful teams in the history of IPL, CSK proved why they are one of the best sides to have graced the league with a stupendous performance throughout the season. They were the first team to secure a spot in the playoffs and the first to enter the final after a comfortable win over Delhi Capitals in the first Qualifier. CSK got the better of Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs in the final to clinch their fourth IPL trophy. CSK rode on Faf du Plessis' brilliant 86 and crucial knocks from Ruturaj Gaikwad (32), Robin Uthappa (31) and Moeen Ali (37) to post a strong total of 192 runs on the board after being asked to bat first in the final. Despite getting off to a good start with their openers Shubman Gill (51) and Venkatesh Iyer (50) posting a 91-run stand for the opening wicket, KKR crumbled under pressure and lost wickets in quick intervals to give away the game. Their middle-order failed to deliver as CSK bowlers ran riot to ensure a comprehensive win for Dhoni's Yellow Army. CSK remain the second most successful side in IPL history in terms of trophies with four titles to their name while Mumbai Indians sit at the top with five trophies. Here is a look at the winners of the Indian Premier League over the years since the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2008. Year Winners 2008 Rajasthan Royals 2009 Deccan Chargers 2010 Chennai Super Kings 2011 Chennai Super Kings 2012 Kolkata Knight Riders 2013 Mumbai Indians 2014 Kolkata Knight Riders 2015 Mumbai Indians 2016 Sunrisers Hyderabad 2017 Mumbai Indians 2018 Chennai Super Kings 2019 Mumbai Indians 2020 Mumbai Indians 2021 Chennai Super Kings Also Read: Stephen Fleming or Mahela Jayawardene - Who is the most successful coach in IPL history CSK and Mumbai Indians are the only teams to have won the IPL trophy in back-to-back seasons. The two teams have dominated the league over the last few years and share a staggering nine trophies between them out of the total 14. A number of players played a key role in CSK's title-winning campaign with the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis and Shardul Thakur among others impresisng with the bat and the ball respectively.

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What a night for Mahendra Singh Dhoni and what a night for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team as they won the fourth Indian Pemier League title after defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the final of the 14th edition of IPL in Dubai on Friday (October 15).

What a night for Mahendra Singh Dhoni and what a night for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team as they won the fourth Indian Pemier League title after defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the final of the 14th edition of IPL in Dubai on Friday (October 15). In the first innings, Chennai amassed 192-3 with opener Faf du Plessis anchoring their innings with 86 off 59 balls after putting into bat. Ruturaj Gaikwad made 32, while Robin Uthappa (31) and Moeen Ali (37 not out) chipped in with useful cameos. Kolkata, led by England white-ball captain Eoin Morgan, got off to a flying start with a 91-run stand between openers Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer before wheels came off their innings and they finished on 165-9. Morgan made four and only four Kolkata batsmen managed double digit scores. For CSK, Shardul Thakur returned 3-38, while Ravindra Jadeja claimed 2-37 and took two stunning catches to hurt Kolkata. ALSO READ | From Virat Kohli to Ruturaj Gaikwad: Orange Cap winners in IPL history Fantastic FOUR! 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 The @msdhoni-led @ChennaiIPL beat #KKR by 27 runs in the #VIVOIPL #Final & clinch their 4⃣th IPL title. 👏 👏 #CSKvKKR A round of applause for @KKRiders, who are the runners-up of the season. 👍 👍 Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/JOEYUSwYSt pic.twitter.com/PQGanwi3H3 — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 15, 2021 × As the IPL frenzy comes to an end, here are all the awards, that players have won for their stunning performances throughout the season. Player of the Match: CSK's Faf du Plessis won player of the IPL 2021 final match against KKR for his stunning knock of 86 runs off 59 balls. After winning the award, du Plessis said, "That was a great day. 100th IPL game, special day. I loved my time here at CSK, almost 10 years. No 4 in the IPL trophy cabinet is really good." Emerging Player: Ruturaj Gaikwad. In all the 16 matches he played, Gaikwad scored 635 runs and emerged as a vital cog for his team. ALSO READ | CSK veterans MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Faf du Plessis play milestone game in IPL 2021 final Fair Play Award: Rajasthan Royals Perfect Catch Of The Season: Ravi Bishnoi of Punjab Kings won the award of Perfect Catch Of The Season for taking a stunning catch of KKR's Sunil Narine in the Match 21 of the season, when the tournament was underway in India. He pulled off the catch with a full-length dive at deep mid-wicket. Super Striker of the Season: Delhi Capital's Shimron Hetmyer won striker of the season award for his batting strike rate of 168.05 as he scored 242 in 14 matches he played. Game Changer of the Season: Harshal Patel Maximum Sixes: PBKS skipper KL Rahul struck maximum sixes in the season that is 30. Power player of the season: Venkatesh Iyer Purple cap: RCB's Harshal Patel won the Purple cap for taking 32 wickets in the season in 15 games he played. It is also joint highest ever in IPL with CSK's Dwayne Bravo. His spells included one 5-wicket haul, one 4-wicket haul. Orange cap: - Ruturaj Gaikwad won the orange cap. In the IPL 2021 season, the 24-year-old scored 635 runs in 16 games (one hundred, four fifties). Most valuable player of the season: Harshal Patel

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