The question on many Indian cricket fans’ minds is whether former captain MS Dhoni will play in the IPL next year. Reports suggest that the BCCI is considering bringing back the old uncapped rule for the next year’s IPL auction. This rule would allow domestic players with no international experience or those who have bid farewell to international cricket for more than five years to be classified as uncapped players.
If this rule is reinstated, it would benefit Chennai Super Kings as they could retain Dhoni as an uncapped player, allowing them to save money on his retention. Currently, Dhoni’s price is Rs. 12 crores, but if he is retained as an uncapped player, he would only cost Rs. 4 crores, leaving more money to be used for other players in the auction.
The uncapped retention policy was in force from 2008 to 2021 before it was removed by the board. Meanwhile, CSK CEO Kashi Viswanathan clarified that they have not appealed to the BCCI to implement this rule and that the BCCI itself had suggested that the rule might exist, although no official announcement has been made yet. Additionally, there are reports that the impact player clause may be lifted this time.
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