CSK all set to retain Dhoni and du Plessis, Raina may go to auction

However, the CSK team management have denied the reports stating they have not yet taken a call on Raina. (Photo: AFP)

Raina represented CSK for eight seasons and also holds the record for the most of number of runs in the IPL, in CSK’s absence he led Gujarat Lions in the last two seasons. (Photo: BCCI)

The other India all-rounder and one-off CSK’s mainstays Ravindra Jadeja seems out of the race as of now. (Photo: AFP)

If Raina doesn’t make the cut, then all-rounder Ravichandran Ashiwn, who missed the last edition because of an injury is sure to be retained. (Photo: AFP)

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who captained CSK for eight years is confirmed to be retained as the leader of the pack.

There are reports that suggest Suresh Raina may not be retained by CSK due to his poor form and shady fitness. (Photo: AFP)

With the IPL auctions set to take place in February, speculations are ripe that Chennai Super Kings have finalized their three players. (Photo: AFP)

Two Indian cricketers and one overseas cricketer can be retained from the last team. (Photo: BCCI)

Gujarat Lions and Rising Pune Supergiant took CSK and Rajasthan Royals’ place for the last two seasons. (Photo: AFP)

Now that the newly formed franchises will not continue, the IPL Governing Council decided that both CSK and RR will be allowed to retain their players who represented Gujarat and Pune. (Photo: AFP)

The foreigner’s slot may go to South Africa captain Faf du Plessis. (Photo: AFP)

With the first phase of IPL (10 years) over, all the team’s will be reshuffled, with the governing council setting a 3 -player retention policy for each team. (Photo: BCCI)

The Chennai franchise along with Rajasthan Royals were handed a two-year ban after fixing allegations rocked the cash-riched league. (Photo: AFP)

IPL’s most successful team Cheanni Super Kings is all set to make a comeback in the tournament’s 11th edition in April next year after serving a ban of two years. (Photo: AFP)