Delhi: Big and shocking news has come out regarding Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and veteran wicketkeeper batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Actually, there were talks between the two regarding buying a stake in the franchise. However, no consensus could be reached between the two parties on this issue.
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Dhoni wanted 25% stake
According to available information, Dhoni initially wanted to take 25 percent stake in CSK. For this he was ready to invest. However, the team management was in favor of giving only 3 percent stake.
proposal changed several times
It has also been claimed in the reports that as the talks progressed, Dhoni reduced his demand to 20 percent. In response to this, CSK management proposed to give 4 percent stake. Later another round of talks took place. It is said that Dhoni was ready to compromise on 18 percent stake, but CSK's final offer was 5.5 percent stake.
No written agreement was reached
According to the report, most of the conversations in this matter took place verbally. There was no formal written proposal or agreement between the two parties. Dhoni did not want the stake in the franchise for free. He wanted to invest for this. However, CSK management had a different thinking in this matter.
Will Dhoni play for CSK again?
After lack of consensus between the two parties regarding the share, questions are also being raised regarding the relationship between Dhoni and the yellow jersey team. The biggest question is whether Dhoni will be seen in CSK jersey again in future. However, no official decision has come yet regarding his return.
Did not play IPL 2026 due to injury
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Before the mega auction of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, CSK had retained Dhoni for Rs 4 crore. After this, due to injury he could not play a single match for the team in IPL 2026. Now discussions have intensified regarding Dhoni's role and his future in CSK.
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