Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan has denied reports that the franchise requested MS Dhoni be retained as an uncapped player for the next IPL season. The BCCI may reinstate a rule allowing franchises to keep retired international players as uncapped, a policy removed in 2021. If reintroduced, this could help CSK retain Dhoni at a lower cost. Dhoni, who stepped down as captain, will decide his IPL future based on the final rules from the BCCI.