IPL 2025 Mega Auction: BCCI’s Decision That Could Impact CSK and MI
The upcoming 31st July meeting between the BCCI and the IPL team owners includes big changes in the retention policy for the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. The news reports suggest that the new retention policy will allow each team less than four players in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. If this happens, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) will face difficulty retaining their most valued players.
IPL 2025 Mega Auction: The Dilemma for CSK and MI
The apex body of cricket has hinted at changes in the retention policy and impact player rule. The franchises will face tensions while choosing between their brand image and the young talents. This will mean key changes in the two important IPL teams:
Chennai Super Kings
If BCCI decides to enforce the 4-player retention rule on the franchises, CSK may have to part ways with its former skipper MS Dhoni. CSK will likely retain skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Matheesha Pathirana, and Shivam Dube to form a more stable squad. Dhoni, who has been in the team since its inception, is retained with an expensive purse value of INR 12 Crore. They can divert this sum to support younger talents and reinforce the team. Dhoni’s name is attached to CSK and its brand image, the notion of retiring him will be sad news for the fans and the owners.
Apart from MS Dhoni, the players with the highest purse value in CSK are:
- Ravindra Jadeja is an all-rounder valued at INR 16 Crore
- Daryl Mitchell is an all-rounder priced at INR 14 Crore
- Deepak Chahar is a bowler priced at INR 14 Crore
Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians may face a similar tough situation in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. Its captain and most valued player, Rohit Sharma could be released due to the policy change. Sharma is valued at INR 16 crore, he is pivotal for the team’s future performances. MI will struggle without his leadership and expertise, it will not only lose an important player but also the face of the brand.
The other top players with the highest purse value aside from Rohit are:
- Hardik Pandya is an all-rounder valued at INR 15 Crore
- Ishan Kishan is a bowler priced at INR 15.25 Crore
- Jasprit Bumrah is a bowler valued at INR 12 Crore
Conclusion
The IPL 2025 Mega Auction will profoundly impact the future of CSK and MI. The league’s iconic teams and the die-hard fans may have to let go of their legends. The upcoming auction and its changes in rules will leave the owners reshaping their whole strategy. It will test the competitive and emotional aspects of the fan-favorite teams and their franchises.
