Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK), seem relieved after the BCCI announcement on Saturday on IPL auction for the forthcoming edition of the League. 

CSK can also retain Dhoni for the forthcoming edition of the IPL. However, according to the rule, he will be treated as an 'uncapped' player. The auction, likely to be held in November, will allow the franchises to retain six cricketers. 

CSK's only concern was whether they could retain MS Dhoni, who once clarified during an event that his future in the tournament depends entirely on the retention rules. 

However, Dhoni, who had stepped down from captaincy before the 2024 season, was retained by CSK for INR 12 crore. 

If CSK retain the 43-year-old former India skipper, then Dhoni would be paid a significantly less amount, which, according to a report in ESPNCricinfo, stands at INR 4 crore, implying a drop by 66.67 percent.