Harbhajan Singh, former veteran spinner of the Indian cricket team and popularly known as the Turbanator, has recently made a big statement about MS Dhoni.

Harbhajan Singh urged Chennai Super Kings to prioritize retaining MS Dhoni for IPL 2025, pending Dhoni’s decision. With Dhoni qualifying as an “uncapped” player under new rules, CSK could secure the icon at a reduced cost.

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh feels five-time champion Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will retain stalwart M.S. Dhoni, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Rachin Ravindra and pacer Matheesha Pathirana ahead of the 2025 IPL mega auction.

Even as the IPL 2025 mega auction draws near, there is a lot of speculation as to whether MS Dhoni will play the upcoming edition. A decision to retain him has not been reached by

CSK fret over Dhoni's participation with deadline approaching . On October 21, CEO Kasi Viswanathan revealed that Dhoni has promised to make his decision known by October 31, the

Harbhajan Singh predicts that Chennai Super Kings will retain key players, including MS Dhoni if available, for the next IPL season. Other expected retentions include Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja,

Since Dhoni took retirement from international cricket back in August 15, 2020, he fits with the uncapped player criteria.

"We also want Dhoni to play in the CSK team, But Dhoni has not confirmed it to us yet, Dhoni said, 'I will tell you before October 31.' We hope that he will play," Viswanathan said. This keeps CSK and their fans on the edge as they await his announcement.