Rishabh Pant CSK Retention List IPL 2025: Till a few days ago, MS Dhoni was in discussions whether he will play the next season or not. Dhoni has indicated in a statement that he will play the next season. BCCI had set October 31 as the deadline for all the teams to submit their respective retention lists. Just a few hours before that, a shocking update has come out regarding the retention list of Chennai Super Kings. According to a media report, Ravindra Jadeja’s place in the Chennai team may be in danger.
It cannot be denied that MS Dhoni will definitely retire if not now. In his absence, CSK will need a wicketkeeper, who can not only replace Dhoni but can also take command of the team in future. There is speculation that Delhi Capitals may release Rishabh Pant, in such a situation, reports have come out that the management of CSK is ready to spend Rs 20 crore on Pant.
Will Rishabh Pant go to CSK?
According to The Indian Express, Chennai Super Kings is ready to pay Rs 20 crore to buy Rishabh Pant, but the problem is that nothing has been decided yet about Pant going in the auction. If CSK has decided to add Pant, then a big question will be that which player will have to be left out of the retention list?
Recently an update came out that Ravindra Jadeja could be the first retention of CSK. But if Rishabh Pant comes for Rs 20 crore, then Jadeja can be assured of Right to Match (RTM) card. At the same time, it is also possible that CSK can retain Ravindra Jadeja and bid higher on Rishabh Pant in the auction.
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