CSK want MS Dhoni back in the team for IPL 2018

The former India skipper failed to carry the expectations and led Pune to seventh number finish in 2016 and was removed from captaincy in the recently concluded season. (Photo: BCCI)

The 36-year-old has scored 2987 runs for the India cements owned franchise from 2008-2015 (Photo: AFP)

Dhoni was part of Rising Pune Supergiants after CSK was suspended over involvement in Match fixing controversy. (Photo: BCCI)

CSK and Royals were suspended for two years in July 2015 when they were found guilty in 2013 of betting and spot- fixing. (Photo: AFP)

Dhoni successfully led Chennail Super Kings IPL title victory in 2010 and 2011. (Twitter)

Not just Dhoni, CSK management is also hoping to rope in Stephen Fleming (head coach), Andy Bichel (Bowling coach) and Steve Rixon (fielding coach) , who played crucial role during its journey to the final in 2015.

The two-time IPL champions have already starting charting out their plan for the upcoming season. (Photo: BCCI)

According to Chennai Super Kings Corporation Limited (CSKCL), a company which runs the team said, the main priority would be to retain the as many players and supporting staff it had in 2015. (Photo: BCCI)

The CSK management is keen on retaining its marquee player MS Dhoni, who led the team since its inception in 2008. (Photo: BCCI)

The ban on Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals has officially ended on Thursday and the teams are back in the fold again. (Photo: BCCI)