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.

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.

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'.

Will play my last game in Chennai: MS Dhoni promises CSK fans, remains coy on his IPL future - WATCH

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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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.

'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.

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

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's CSK claim 4th title: Complete list of IPL winners since 2008

Chennai Super Kings' IPL-winning head coach Stephen Fleming on Saturday joined the New Zealand camp for a short stint to help the Kiwis prepare themselves for the T20 World Cup.

Four-time IPL-winning CSK coach Stephen Fleming joins New Zealand camp ahead of T20 World Cup 2021

After Chennai Super Kings aka 'Dad's Army', clinched their fourth Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy, the young members of the CSK family were spotted having a gala time, celebrating the winning moment most adorably at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

IPL 2021: Ziva and Gracia play with camera as MS Dhoni adorably watches them, cute video will melt your heart

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Robin Uthappa said he was always hopeful of playing for the franchise one day and is really grateful about that. Uthappa played a knock of 31 off 15 balls and helped CSK defeat KKR by 27 runs in the final match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Friday.

Always hoped to play for CSK, says Robin Uthappa after memorable IPL triumph

Former Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper David Warner shared an edited picture of himself with his daughter in a Chennai Super Kings (CSK) jersey ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 final on Friday (October 15).

Former SRH skipper David Warner posts edited picture in CSK jersey on Instagram, deletes later

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni recieved a rousing reception as he walked out for toss during the IPL 2021 final against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Friday (October 15).

'I can't hear you': MS Dhoni tells presenter Ian Bishop as Dubai crowd erupts at toss during IPL 2021 final

Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni became the first captain to lead a side in 300 T20 matches during CSK's Indian Premier League 2021 final clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Friday (October 15) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

300, 200 and 100: CSK veterans MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Faf du Plessis play milestone game in IPL 2021 final

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan on Friday predicted that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will win the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 and Ravindra Jadeja will be the Man of the Match.

Michael Vaughan predicts winner of IPL 2021, names Player of the Match

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are gearing up for the IPL 2021 final, where the Yellow Army will lock horns with the two-time winners Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Friday evening (October 15).

Helicopter shot loading! MS Dhoni resorts to his trademark stroke at the nets before CSK's IPL 2021 final

Former South African pacer Dale Steyn weighed in on the final clash of Indian Premier League 2021 between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Thursday (October 15).

IPL 2021: Dale Steyn has his say on captaincy skills of CSK's MS Dhoni and KKR's Eoin Morgan

As MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are all set to take on Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final of Indian Premier League 2021, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar expressed his thoughts over the quality of cricket throughout the season.

Here's why Sanjay Manjrekar feels IPL 2021 has been 'most frustrating' to watch

Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) entered the final of Indian Premier League 2021 after a stunning performance against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Wednesday (October 13), in a match that went down the wire.

IPL 2021: Kolkata Knight Riders players erupt in joy after a sensational win against Delhi Capitals - Watch

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