Shivam Dubey or Rachin Ravindra... on which player will CSK spend 11 crores?

MS Dhoni: Apart from Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the retention of Ravindra Jadeja and Rituraj Gaikwad is almost certain. After the uncapped player rule, CSK can retain Captain Cool for Rs 4 crore.

CSK Possible Retention: Recently, BCCI and IPL Governing Council released new rules regarding retention. After this rule, IPL teams can retain 5 players. Apart from this, they can use 1 Right to Match (RTM) in the auction. Also, 1 uncapped player is required among these 6 players. At this time, almost all the teams are making strategies on their retention, but before this mega auction, what will be the strategy of Chennai Super Kings, one of the most successful teams of IPL? Which players will the Chennai Super Kings retain?

Apart from Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the retention of Ravindra Jadeja and Rituraj Gaikwad is almost certain. After the uncapped player rule, Chennai Super Kings can retain Captain Cool for Rs 4 crore, but Rs 18 crore each will have to be spent for Ravindra Jadeja and Rituraj Gaikwad. After this, Chennai Super Kings can use RTM for the remaining 3 players. Also, Mathisha Pathirana can be on the list of retained players, but who will be the other retentions?

Apart from this, CSK can retain either Shivam Dubey or Rachin Ravindra. Rachin Ravindra can play as an opening batsman. He also plays spin bowling well. Rachin Ravindra can prove to be a great option on the Chepauk wicket. Although Rachin Ravindra has not played many IPL matches, he has impressed a lot in the ones he has played. At the same time, Shivam Dubey has been a big player for Chennai Super Kings. Especially, the way Shivam Dubey hits big shots in the last overs, that ability makes him special, but whom will CSK retain between Rachin Ravindra and Shivam Dubey? It will not be easy for the Chennai Super Kings management to choose one of the two players.