The **Chennai Super Kings (CSK)** are gearing up for their **IPL 2025** campaign, with their season opener slated for March 23. As one of the most successful franchises in IPL history, CSK has cemented a legacy of consistency and dominance. With five titles under their belt, the Men in Yellow have been a formidable force, driven by experience, leadership, and team unity. As they prepare for another season, fans are eagerly anticipating whether CSK can clinch a sixth title to further embellish their storied history.
**High Expectations from Ruturaj Gaikwad**
All eyes are on **Ruturaj Gaikwad**, who takes on the captaincy role with the immense responsibility of stepping into **MS Dhoni’s** shoes. While Dhoni remains a vital part of the squad, Gaikwad’s tactical brilliance and calm batting will play a decisive role in shaping CSK’s performance. With a blend of seasoned veterans and promising young talent, Gaikwad has a robust arsenal at his disposal to carry forward CSK’s winning tradition.
**Star-Studded Lineup for IPL 2025**
CSK’s roster is packed with match-winners across all facets of the game. **Ravindra Jadeja**, a versatile all-rounder, will be instrumental with contributions from both bat and ball, while Dhoni’s presence behind the stumps and in the dugout will continue to be invaluable. The team is further bolstered by explosive batters like **Shivam Dube** and **Devon Conway**, complemented by overseas talent such as **Matheesha Pathirana** and **Rachin Ravindra**. With such a well-rounded squad, CSK has every reason to believe that IPL 2025 could add another glorious chapter to their legacy.
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**Chennai Super Kings Player Salaries for IPL 2025**
- Ruturaj Gaikwad: INR 18 crore
- Ravindra Jadeja: INR 18 crore
- MS Dhoni: INR 4 crore
- Shivam Dube: INR 12 crore
- Matheesha Pathirana: INR 13 crore
- Devon Conway: INR 6.25 crore
- Rahul Tripathi: INR 3.4 crore
- Rachin Ravindra: INR 4 crore
- Noor Ahmed: INR 10 crore
- Anshul Kamboj: INR 3.40 crore
- Ravichandran Ashwin: INR 9.75 crore
- Khaleel Ahmed: INR 4.8 crore
- Sam Curran: INR 2.40 crore
- Deepak Hooda: INR 1.70 crore
- Shaik Rasheed: INR 30 lakh
- Mukesh Choudhary: INR 30 lakh
- Gurjanpreet Singh: INR 2.20 crore
- Aaron Hardie: INR 1.25 crore
- Nathan Ellis: INR 2 crore
- Jamie Overton: INR 1.5 crore
- Vijay Shankar: INR 1.2 crore
- Vansh Bedi: INR 55 lakh
- Andre Siddarth: INR 30 lakh
- Ramakrishna Ghosh: INR 30 lakh
- Shreyas Gopal: INR 30 lakh
