IPL 2022: List of players retained by Chennai Super Kings

All the franchises were set with a deadline of November 30 for handling their list of retained players ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction. Talking in terms of four-time champions Chennai Super Kings, they have retained four players ahead of the mega auction. The first name on the list star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.

It was also very much on the cards that the yellow franchise won’t leave the hand of their superstar all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Jadeja has gone on to become one of the greatest all-rounders in the world across formats. His contribution to all three departments of the game has been immense for CSK over the years

When Dhoni had made it clear by the end of the 2021 season that he will be up for another season, there would have been no confusion at all on his retention from CSK’s end. However, it remains to be seen if he plays this season till the very end. It was a call between Moeen Ali and Sam Curran for the franchise (as per reports earlier) but the yellow franchise went with the senior English all-rounder.

Ruturaj Gaikwad returned with the Orange Cap in IPL 2022

The final spot has gone to Ruturaj Gaikwad. During the IPL 2021, Gaikwad operated at a different level while always building some crucial partnerships with Faf du Plessis to keep CSK on a good pedestal. Finishing the season with 635 runs including a stunning ton, Gaikwad bagged the Orange Cap and was much sure to be retained.

Young star Ruturaj Gaikwad, who went on to clinch the Orange Cap in IPL 2021 season, was almost sure to be retained by the yellow franchise. Gaikwad had started showing the signs of brilliance during the end of the IPL 2020 as he smashed three back-to-back half-centuries to make sure CSK end their forgettable season with some happiness.

CSK had a great campaign in IPL 2021 where they went on to bag the glory for the fourth time in the history of IPL to be only behind MI’s count of five titles. After having an absolutely forgettable campaign in 2020, they bounced back in style and fixed all their departments to claim the top glory.

Retained players list with price and picking order

Retention 1- Ravindra Jadeja (INR  16 Crores)

Retention 2-  MS Dhoni ( INR  12 crores)

Retention 3- Moeen Ali ( INR  8 Crores)

Retention 4- Ruturaj Gaikwad ( INR 6 Crores)

Purse Remaining

48 Crore