Retaining Ruturaj Gaikwad is a no-brainer for Chennai Super Kings.
Gaikwad had captained CSK in the IPL 2024 season.
MS Dhoni may also be retained by the five-time champs.
Dhoni’s retention depends on his availability.
All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is also expected to be kept in the side.
Jadeja has been one of the stalwarts of the franchise.
Big-hitter Shivam Dube could be retained too.
Dube has been in fine form in T20s.
Pacer Matheesha Pathirana is another possible retention ahead of the IPL mega auction.
Pathirana has been CSK’s go-to man in the death overs.