CSK's likely retention and RTM choices ahead of IPL 2025

Rachin Ravindra: The New Zealand all-rounder could be one of the RTM options for CSK, with his all-round ability especially his big-hitting at top of the order. (Photo: ANI)

Shivam Dube: The Mumbai all-rounder is another RTM option for CSK, he has become T20 World Cup champion this year as well. (Photo: ANI)

Matheesha Pathirana: The Sri Lanka pacer could be 3rd choice for CSK at Rs 11 crore. He claimed 13 wickets in IPL 2024 in just 6 matches. (Photo: ANI)

Ravindra Jadeja: The veteran all-rounder could be 2nd retention choice for CSK at Rs 14 crore. He is also a former CSK captain. (Photo: ANI)

Ruturaj Gaikwad: Current skipper could be No. 1 retention option for CSK at Rs 18 crore. He scored 583 runs in 14 matches in IPL 2024. (Photo: ANI)

Ruturaj Gaikwad has been in fine form in Duleep Trophy 2024 and was also picked as captain of Rest of India team for Irani Cup 2024 vs Mumbai. (Photo: ANI)

MS Dhoni: Former skipper can be picked as an 'uncapped' player since he last played for India in 2019. In this case, Dhoni can be retained for Rs 4 crore. (Photo: ANI)