IPL 2022: MS Dhoni doesn’t want to be CSK’s first retention, know the reason behind it
Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni won the fourth title for his franchise this year. MS Dhoni does not want to be the first retention of the franchise before the mega auction of IPL 2022. According to a report in ESPN Cricinfo, CSK have decided to retain their talismanic captain Dhoni for the next three seasons of the IPL. Apart from Dhoni, the franchise has retained all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and opener Ruturaj Gaikwad, who were instrumental in CSK winning the 2021 IPL title. However, the wicketkeeper-batsman does not want to be CSK’s top retainer and the reason behind this is the amount being spent by all the eight franchises to retain the first choice player as per BCCI rules. (ms dhoni retain )
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The franchise will have to spend Rs 16 crore for Dhoni
As per the rules, if CSK is retaining a total of 4 players, their top pick will earn Rs 16 crore, while the No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4 picks will earn Rs 12 crore, 8 crore and Rs 6 crore respectively. The cost changes when the number of players retained is reduced. So, if CSK decides to retain four players, they will have to shell out Rs 16 crore for Dhoni, who should be their first player to retain. However, for the same reason, the Ranchi-born wicketkeeper-batsman wants the CSK management to pick another player who deserves to be their top-earning player.
Dhoni doesn’t want to be CSK’s first retention
Earlier in November, CSK boss N Srinivasan had revealed that Dhoni does not want to be CSK’s first retention. Speaking to Editorji, Srinivasan said that MS Dhoni is a fair person. He wants the retention policy to come out as he does not want CSK to lose a lot of money retaining him. That’s why he gives different answers to everyone. In the upcoming mega auctions, the salary purse for each franchise will be Rs 90 crore, which is Rs 5 crore more than the previous Rs 85 crore wallet. If a team retains four players, it will have to pay Rs 42 crore already.
Retained players salary ( ms dhoni retain )
If a franchise chooses to retain four players.
Option for Retention Pay (Total Rs 42 Crore)
First Choice Retention (Player 1) Rs 16 cr
2nd Choice Retention (Player 2) Rs 12 cr
3rd Choice Retention (Player 3) Rs 8 cr
4th Choice Retention (Player 4) Rs 6 cr.
If a franchise chooses to retain three players
Option for Retention Pay (Total Rs.33 Crore)
First Choice Retention (Player 1) Rs 15 cr
Second Choice Retention (Player 2) Rs 11 crore
3rd Choice Retention (Player 3) Rs 7 cr
If a franchise chooses to retain two players
Option for Retention Pay (Total Rs.24 Crore)
First Choice Retention (Player 1) Rs 14 cr
Second Choice Retention (Player 2) Rs 10 cr
If a franchise opts for only one player
Option for Retention Pay (Total Rs.14 Crore)
First Choice Retention (Player 1) Rs 14 cr
Notably, the franchises will have to submit their list of retained players by November 30 and there will be a mega auction after which two new teams will join the league from the 2022 season. (ms dhoni retain )
