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Ravichandran Ashwin shed light on MS Dhoni’s future in the IPL as CSK proposed a rule change to classify him as an ‘uncapped’ player.

The cricketing world is abuzz with speculation over Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s continued role in the Indian Premier League (IPL). After years of leading the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to multiple titles, Dhoni stepped down as captain in 2024 season, sparking rumours about his potential retirement.  

Adding to the intrigue, CSK has reportedly proposed a rule change that could significantly impact the future of the legendary wicketkeeper-batter. The franchise is pushing for Dhoni to be classified as an ‘uncapped’ player, a status previously given to retired internationals. This would allow CSK to retain MS Dhoni at a lower salary, freeing up funds to strengthen the rest of the team.  

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin weighed in on the controversial proposal during a recent YouTube video. “Will Dhoni play as an uncapped player? That’s a big question mark. He hasn’t played international cricket for many years. He has retired. So, he is an uncapped player. He is not a capped player,” Ashwin said.

Ashwin also highlighted the potential impact on team dynamics if retention rules were relaxed. Using his own team, Rajasthan Royals, as an example, he said, “If you give them 7-8 retentions, the RR will laugh at every team. Because there are Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, Yuzvendra Chahal, Prasidh Krishna, Trent Boult, Shimron Hetmyer, you can name a lot of names. If you give them these retentions, their core is set.”

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Sunrisers Hyderabad Kavya Maran also shared her view regarding uncapped players and player retention. “When new uncapped players get more money in the auction, it sets a wrong precedent to allow senior players to be retained as uncapped. Let the auction dictate the value and calibre of the retired player, thereby respecting their contribution to the game over the years,” she said.

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Last Updated on August 10, 2024