IPL 2022 Retention: Best Predicted List Of Players To Be Retained By CSK

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the IPL 2021 title to grab the trophy for the 4^th time in the history of Indian Premier League. CSK- the most successful team in terms of qualification to playoffs- is now gearing up for IPL 2022. The 15^th edition of the tournament, IPL 2022, will commence in April next year.

This time, the franchise T20 league of India will be a 10-team event as two new franchises Lucknow and Ahmadabad have been added to the tournament. Due to addition of two new teams, a mega auction will also take place ahead of IPL 2022. According to rules, every franchise can only retain a maximum of 4 players in their squad.

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Chennai Super Kings, who were part of 12 seasons out of 14 editions, have been led by MS Dhoni in every season. Even after lifting the title for the 4^th time, the former Indian skipper Dhoni has not turned down the curtains on his IPL career.

CSK have some excellent players in their squad and they will have to take tough decisions while retaining players for the 2022 season. In this article, we talk about best predicted list of players to be retained by CSK in IPL 2022.

IPL 2022 Retention: Best Predicted List Of Players To Be Retained By CSK

MS Dhoni

There are no doubts over the fact that CSK will retain MS Dhoni in IPL 2022. MS Dhoni has led the franchise in every season, bagging 4 trophies for the team with his leadership, batting, and wicketkeeping skills. For CSK, MS Dhoni is arguably more important than the trophy.

The former Indian skipper is the face of the franchise and the team will not let him go anywhere else till he plays franchise cricket. Winning the title in IPL 2021, MS Dhoni has proved that he is still an impeccable leader even towards the end of his cricket career.

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Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja is the 2^nd player that CSK can retain in IPL 2022. With his bowling, batting, and fielding, Jadeja was undoubtedly an impeccable performer in IPL 2021. The left-handed batsman slammed 227 runs in 12 innings, batting at a strike rate of 145+ and an amazing average of 75.66. He also slammed 1 half-century.

With the ball, the left-arm spinner scalped 13 wickets in 16 games at an average of 26.1 and a commendable economy rate of 7.06. Moreover, Ravindra Jadeja also has the potential to lead CSK in the future after MS Dhoni retires from IPL. Hence, he is a crucial player for Chennai Super Kings.

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Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ruturaj Gaikwad is another player that CSK might retain in IPL 2022. The opening batsman earned accolades from everyone in 2021, winning the orange cap after edning as top run-getter. The right-handed batsman mustered 635 runs in 16 matches at an average of 45.35.

The 24-year-old slammed 4 half-centuries and 1 unbeaten century, thus smashing many match-winning knocks for the team. Being a youngster, he will also be a good investment for the franchise in the future.

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Moeen Ali

Moeen Ali would be the overseas player that CSK might retain in IPL 2022. The franchise bought the England all-rounder for Rs. 7 crores during IPL 2021 auction. Being a hard-hitting batsman and an effective spin bowler, Moeen Ali is a bonus player for any team.

In IPL 2021, the left-handed batter slammed 357 runs in 15 innings at an average of 25.50 and strike rate of 137+ with 1 half-century. In 10 games, he also picked 6 wickets while maintaining an economy of 6.35.

Moreover, the England cricketer also gave a good performance during ICC T20 World Cup 2021, smashing 92 runs in 4 innings at an average of 46.0 with 1 unbeaten half-century. He also scalped 7 wickets in 4 games. Hence, Ali is definitely at the peak of his form at present and will be an appropriate overseas player that CSK should retain.

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