Even though MS Dhoni's future with Chennai Super Kings remains unclear despite the reintroduction of the 'Uncapped player rule', former SRH coach Tom Moody welcomed the move from BCCI while suggesting a minor change.

Retired from international cricket on August 15 2020, and last played for India in the 2019 ODI World Cup, Dhoni still has a significant presence in the IPL.

MS Dhoni can be retained as an uncapped player by CSK for a nominal fee of Rs. 4 crore ahead of the IPL 2025 auction.

The return of the uncapped player rule in the IPL enables Chennai Super Kings to retain MS Dhoni for just Rs 12 crore over three seasons. This rule, appreciated by Tom Moody, potentially extends the careers of iconic players like Dhoni,

No individual, they say, is greater than the sport. Things are, however, different if one is talking about a certain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and the IPL (Indian Premier League).

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who retired from international cricket in 2019, is eligible to be signed up as the uncapped player for IPL 2025. Photograph: BCCI The IPL 2025 mega auction is one of the eagerly awaited events in the Indian sporting calendar.

Former Indian Cricketer Mohammad Kaif said that the BCCI had decided to reintroduce the uncapped player rule because of MS Dhoni. He opined that the decision was right and that the Chennai Super Kings would be able to retain the former skipper for INR 4 crore.