As the world is buzzing with the words ‘retention’ and ‘release’ ahead of the upcoming mega-auction of IPL 2025, this is an incredible opportunity of going all the way back to 2011 where the madness of retention and release started. So how about the fate of the players who were retained and where are they now?
Here are the four players who were retained by CSK ahead of the IPL 2011 mega-auction:
#1 MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni is almost set to be retained again as he gears up for the latest edition of the IPL. The hard-hitting MSD might just be retained as an uncapped player for CSK after BCCI decided to flip things around. Also, apart from his days in IPL and CSK, he endorses various other brands and products.
#2 Suresh Raina
The hard-hitting southpaw, Suresh Raina was lovingly called Mr. IPL and his retention has brought countless laurels to the Chennai Super Kings. He has retired from IPL and international cricket as well. He continues to be a part of the various masters league across the globe while being a broadcaster as well.
#3 Murali Vijay
One of the star openers of CSK, Murali Vijay has always been a big name in terms of his hard-hitting prowess. However, a sharp decline his numbers saw CSK eventually part ways with him. Back in 2011, his retention was very heavily rated by the fans and the experts. He is currently playing the Legends League and also is a broadcaster.
#4 Albie Morkel
The Morkel brothers continued to thrive till this day. Like the way, Morne Morkel picked up the role of the assistant coach of India, similarly, Albie Morkel who was retained by CSK back in 2011 is now the assistant coach of the Namibia cricket team, imparting his knowledge to a flurry of rising sensations in the country.
