The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are arguably the most consistent team in IPL history. As a matter of fact, they are the defending champions as well. They went on to win the 14th edition of the IPL and like always, proved their critics wrong.

It was a complete team effort as the Yellow Army had several match winners in their side. However, having said that, the Super Kings have often being referred to as the &#8216;Dad&#8217;s Army&#8217;. One of the major reasons for it being the fact that they have several players who are in the wrong side of the 30s.

However, ahead of the next season in 2022, they would have to form a new team as every franchise can retain a maximum of only four players going into the mega auction. Thus, CSK would only retain their core and form a new side around these core group of players. So which are the players CSK would like to retain?

In the article, we shall be taking a look at 4 players CSK might retain ahead of mega auction:

<img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-570033 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-1.jpg" alt="MS Dhoni" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-570033" class="wp-caption-text">MS Dhoni. (photo source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

MS Dhoni has been the face of the franchise since its inception. He is the heartbeat of CSK. It wouldn&#8217;t be an overstatement to say that the Super Kings wouldn&#8217;t have been this successful if not for him.

Over the years, he has, time and again, performed under pressure and proved the critics wrong on several occasions. While some might feel that he hasn&#8217;t been in the best of form of late and thus shouldn&#8217;t be retained, his leadership alone is sufficient for him to merit a side in the XI. Add to that his brilliant wicketkeeping skills.

Besides, the Indian legend hasn&#8217;t shown any signs of retiring from the Indian T20 league. He can form a new set of players around him. Last but not the least, the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ms-dhoni-is-to-india-what-eoin-morgan-is-to-england-dinesh-karthik/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">40-year-old</a> can also groom a new leader under his reign.

<img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-562081 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ravindra-Jadeja-6.jpg" alt="Ravindra Jadeja" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-562081" class="wp-caption-text">Ravindra Jadeja. (Photo Source: Twitter/IPL)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-ravindra-jadejas-cameo-takes-india-past-100-as-new-zealand-bowlers-stamp-their-authority/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ravindra Jadeja</a> is an absolute asset. The southpaw provides balance to any XI he features in. The unique set of skills he has to offer are nothing short of gold.

Batting, bowling, fielding &#8211; there really isn&#8217;t anything he can&#8217;t do. Moreover he has been with the Super Kings for a really long time. Over the years, he has become an integral member of the side.

The all-rounder is a veteran in this format as well. The southpaw has played as many as 200 IPL games and 52 T20Is. Besides, it would be next to impossible to buy him back in the mega auction if he were to be released.

<img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-564874 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ruturaj-Gaikwad.jpg" alt="Ruturaj Gaikwad" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-564874" class="wp-caption-text">Ruturaj Gaikwad. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/the-tale-of-ruturaj-gaikwads-mmcc-college-team-which-created-history-by-winning-their-fourth-rbcc-title/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ruturaj Gaikwad</a> is already considered to be the next big thing in cricket. The talent he possesses is truly praiseworthy. With age on his side, he can go on to be one of CSK&#8217;s best batters as well.

One of the main reasons why the four-time IPL champions would retain him at any cost is because he is a future prospect. The opener has the ability to become a vital cog in CSK&#8217;s setup. Besides, he had a sensational outing in IPL 2021.

The Maharashtra batter won the Orange Cap in the 14th edition of the league. He scored as many as 635 runs in 16 innings. His batting average was a whopping 45.36.

<img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-561237 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Faf-du-Plessis-3.jpg" alt="Faf du Plessis" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-561237" class="wp-caption-text">Faf du Plessis. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/congratulations-to-all-south-africans-csa-after-backlash-over-omitting-faf-du-plessis-imran-tahir-from-congratulatory-post/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Faf du Plessis</a> has been a silent assassin for the Super Kings. The top order batter has silently gone about his job in the last few seasons. His vital contributions are one of the major reasons why the Super Kings are such a successful franchise.

His tendency to perform under pressure is his USP. Besides, the former South Africa captain has been a loyal servant of the franchise. Despite age not being on his side, he would most likely be the first and only overseas player CSK retain ahead of the mega auction.

The Proteas batsman has proven the fact that age is just a number. He was one of the best performers for CSK in IPL 2021. As a matter of fact, his superb 86 in the Final is what propelled the Super Kings to their fourth IPL title in 2021.

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are arguably the most consistent team in IPL history. As a matter of fact, they are the defending champions as well. They went on to win the 14th edition of the IPL and like always, proved their critics wrong.
It was a complete team effort as the Yellow Army had several match winners in their side. However, having said that, the Super Kings have often being referred to as the ‘Dad’s Army’. One of the major reasons for it being the fact that they have several players who are in the wrong side of the 30s.
However, ahead of the next season in 2022, they would have to form a new team as every franchise can retain a maximum of only four players going into the mega auction. Thus, CSK would only retain their core and form a new side around these core group of players. So which are the players CSK would like to retain?
<h3>In the article, we shall be taking a look at 4 players CSK might retain ahead of mega auction:</h3>
<h3>1) MS Dhoni</h3>
<figure id="attachment_570033" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-570033" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="wp-image-570033 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-1.jpg" alt="MS Dhoni" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-570033" class="wp-caption-text">MS Dhoni. (photo source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
MS Dhoni has been the face of the franchise since its inception. He is the heartbeat of CSK. It wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that the Super Kings wouldn’t have been this successful if not for him.
Over the years, he has, time and again, performed under pressure and proved the critics wrong on several occasions. While some might feel that he hasn’t been in the best of form of late and thus shouldn’t be retained, his leadership alone is sufficient for him to merit a side in the XI. Add to that his brilliant wicketkeeping skills.
Besides, the Indian legend hasn’t shown any signs of retiring from the Indian T20 league. He can form a new set of players around him. Last but not the least, the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ms-dhoni-is-to-india-what-eoin-morgan-is-to-england-dinesh-karthik/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">40-year-old</a> can also groom a new leader under his reign.

<h3>2) Ravindra Jadeja</h3>
<figure id="attachment_562081" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-562081" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="wp-image-562081 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ravindra-Jadeja-6.jpg" alt="Ravindra Jadeja" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-562081" class="wp-caption-text">Ravindra Jadeja. (Photo Source: Twitter/IPL)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-ravindra-jadejas-cameo-takes-india-past-100-as-new-zealand-bowlers-stamp-their-authority/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ravindra Jadeja</a> is an absolute asset. The southpaw provides balance to any XI he features in. The unique set of skills he has to offer are nothing short of gold.
Batting, bowling, fielding – there really isn’t anything he can’t do. Moreover he has been with the Super Kings for a really long time. Over the years, he has become an integral member of the side.
The all-rounder is a veteran in this format as well. The southpaw has played as many as 200 IPL games and 52 T20Is. Besides, it would be next to impossible to buy him back in the mega auction if he were to be released.

<h3>3) Ruturaj Gaikwad</h3>
<figure id="attachment_564874" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-564874" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="wp-image-564874 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ruturaj-Gaikwad.jpg" alt="Ruturaj Gaikwad" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-564874" class="wp-caption-text">Ruturaj Gaikwad. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/the-tale-of-ruturaj-gaikwads-mmcc-college-team-which-created-history-by-winning-their-fourth-rbcc-title/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ruturaj Gaikwad</a> is already considered to be the next big thing in cricket. The talent he possesses is truly praiseworthy. With age on his side, he can go on to be one of CSK’s best batters as well.
One of the main reasons why the four-time IPL champions would retain him at any cost is because he is a future prospect. The opener has the ability to become a vital cog in CSK’s setup. Besides, he had a sensational outing in IPL 2021.
The Maharashtra batter won the Orange Cap in the 14th edition of the league. He scored as many as 635 runs in 16 innings. His batting average was a whopping 45.36.

<h3>4) Faf du Plessis</h3>
<figure id="attachment_561237" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-561237" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="wp-image-561237 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Faf-du-Plessis-3.jpg" alt="Faf du Plessis" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-561237" class="wp-caption-text">Faf du Plessis. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/congratulations-to-all-south-africans-csa-after-backlash-over-omitting-faf-du-plessis-imran-tahir-from-congratulatory-post/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Faf du Plessis</a> has been a silent assassin for the Super Kings. The top order batter has silently gone about his job in the last few seasons. His vital contributions are one of the major reasons why the Super Kings are such a successful franchise.
His tendency to perform under pressure is his USP. Besides, the former South Africa captain has been a loyal servant of the franchise. Despite age not being on his side, he would most likely be the first and only overseas player CSK retain ahead of the mega auction.
The Proteas batsman has proven the fact that age is just a number. He was one of the best performers for CSK in IPL 2021. As a matter of fact, his superb 86 in the Final is what propelled the Super Kings to their fourth IPL title in 2021.

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are arguably the most consistent team in IPL history. As a matter of fact, they are the defending champions as well. They went on to win the 14th edition of the IPL and like always, proved their critics wrong.
It was a complete team effort as the Yellow Army had several match winners in their side. However, having said that, the Super Kings have often being referred to as the &#8216;Dad&#8217;s Army&#8217;. One of the major reasons for it being the fact that they have several players who are in the wrong side of the 30s.
However, ahead of the next season in 2022, they would have to form a new team as every franchise can retain a maximum of only four players going into the mega auction. Thus, CSK would only retain their core and form a new side around these core group of players. So which are the players CSK would like to retain?
<h3>In the article, we shall be taking a look at 4 players CSK might retain ahead of mega auction:</h3>
<h3>1) MS Dhoni</h3>
<figure id="attachment_570033" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-570033" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-570033 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-1.jpg" alt="MS Dhoni" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-570033" class="wp-caption-text">MS Dhoni. (photo source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
MS Dhoni has been the face of the franchise since its inception. He is the heartbeat of CSK. It wouldn&#8217;t be an overstatement to say that the Super Kings wouldn&#8217;t have been this successful if not for him.
Over the years, he has, time and again, performed under pressure and proved the critics wrong on several occasions. While some might feel that he hasn&#8217;t been in the best of form of late and thus shouldn&#8217;t be retained, his leadership alone is sufficient for him to merit a side in the XI. Add to that his brilliant wicketkeeping skills.
Besides, the Indian legend hasn&#8217;t shown any signs of retiring from the Indian T20 league. He can form a new set of players around him. Last but not the least, the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ms-dhoni-is-to-india-what-eoin-morgan-is-to-england-dinesh-karthik/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">40-year-old</a> can also groom a new leader under his reign.

<h3>2) Ravindra Jadeja</h3>
<figure id="attachment_562081" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-562081" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-562081 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ravindra-Jadeja-6.jpg" alt="Ravindra Jadeja" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-562081" class="wp-caption-text">Ravindra Jadeja. (Photo Source: Twitter/IPL)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-ravindra-jadejas-cameo-takes-india-past-100-as-new-zealand-bowlers-stamp-their-authority/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ravindra Jadeja</a> is an absolute asset. The southpaw provides balance to any XI he features in. The unique set of skills he has to offer are nothing short of gold.
Batting, bowling, fielding &#8211; there really isn&#8217;t anything he can&#8217;t do. Moreover he has been with the Super Kings for a really long time. Over the years, he has become an integral member of the side.
The all-rounder is a veteran in this format as well. The southpaw has played as many as 200 IPL games and 52 T20Is. Besides, it would be next to impossible to buy him back in the mega auction if he were to be released.

<h3>3) Ruturaj Gaikwad</h3>
<figure id="attachment_564874" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-564874" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-564874 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ruturaj-Gaikwad.jpg" alt="Ruturaj Gaikwad" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-564874" class="wp-caption-text">Ruturaj Gaikwad. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/the-tale-of-ruturaj-gaikwads-mmcc-college-team-which-created-history-by-winning-their-fourth-rbcc-title/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ruturaj Gaikwad</a> is already considered to be the next big thing in cricket. The talent he possesses is truly praiseworthy. With age on his side, he can go on to be one of CSK&#8217;s best batters as well.
One of the main reasons why the four-time IPL champions would retain him at any cost is because he is a future prospect. The opener has the ability to become a vital cog in CSK&#8217;s setup. Besides, he had a sensational outing in IPL 2021.
The Maharashtra batter won the Orange Cap in the 14th edition of the league. He scored as many as 635 runs in 16 innings. His batting average was a whopping 45.36.

<h3>4) Faf du Plessis</h3>
<figure id="attachment_561237" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-561237" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-561237 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Faf-du-Plessis-3.jpg" alt="Faf du Plessis" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-561237" class="wp-caption-text">Faf du Plessis. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/congratulations-to-all-south-africans-csa-after-backlash-over-omitting-faf-du-plessis-imran-tahir-from-congratulatory-post/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Faf du Plessis</a> has been a silent assassin for the Super Kings. The top order batter has silently gone about his job in the last few seasons. His vital contributions are one of the major reasons why the Super Kings are such a successful franchise.
His tendency to perform under pressure is his USP. Besides, the former South Africa captain has been a loyal servant of the franchise. Despite age not being on his side, he would most likely be the first and only overseas player CSK retain ahead of the mega auction.
The Proteas batsman has proven the fact that age is just a number. He was one of the best performers for CSK in IPL 2021. As a matter of fact, his superb 86 in the Final is what propelled the Super Kings to their fourth IPL title in 2021.

The Super Kings are the four-time champions of the IPL.

IPL: 4 players CSK might retain ahead of the mega auction

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are arguably the most consistent team in IPL history. As a matter of fact, they are the defending champions