bowl_out Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Though IPL related, posting this on the Cricket Talk forum, as its impact could be beyond just IPL http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/After-8-years-at-CSK-Dhoni-set-to-join-new-IPL-team/articleshow/49511774.cmsCHENNAI: If there is one cricketer who has been virtually synonymous with an IPL franchise, it is M S Dhoni. After Chennai Super Kings bought him for the highest price of $1.5 million (then worth about Rs 7.5 crore) at the first IPL auction in January 2008, Dhoni has captained the team in all eight editions of the IPL so far - a record unmatched by any other player.Understandably, there was much speculation about what Dhoni would do after CSK was suspended for two years. Some said he might even sit out of the IPL rather than play for any other franchise. However, it is now learned that Dhoni has decided to join another team."Dhoni will definitely feature in the IPL for a new team. There is absolutely no pressure from CSK to stop him and the next edition of the IPL will see him in action," a source close to the developments told TOI. "He (Dhoni) is the Indian captain in ODIs and T20. How can he not play in an important event like the IPL?" the source said.The two buyers for the new season haven't yet been identified. But it's certain that Dhoni will be the No. 1 target for both the new franchises owing to his brand value and match-winning abilities in T20 cricket. There is a possibility of six players from the banned teams CSK and Rajasthan Royals being inducted into the new franchises while the rest are likely to go into the auction pool.If Dhoni is still playing after two years, there could always be the option of CSK buying him back. "We won't say Dhoni's association with CSK is over, but for now, he will play for some other team," the source added. The IPL will be played right after the World T20 in India next year and there is bound to be massive interest around the two new teams that will enter the fray. Dhoni, who has always been identified with the yellow jersey of CSK, will now sport a different colour. That itself will add to the excitement. Link to comment
StriKe Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 This sucks..IPL 2016 sscomp32 1 Link to comment
vvvslaxman Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 commiserations to the new team lol StriKe 1 Link to comment
sensible-indian Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 commiserations to the new team lol Sooooo cruel. Our Austin ji is not going to be happy with this. Link to comment
Gollum Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Will any team even buy him at this stage? Link to comment
sensible-indian Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Will any team even buy him at this stage?When over the hill Yuvi got sold for 14 crores for 2 seasons consecutively, we can never say. Dhoni is huge branding power.But from a cricketing perspective, it would make no sense to spend huge money on him. Link to comment
bowl_out Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 How will players from CSK and RR be sold to franchisees?. Will they be auctioned out to all franchisees in an open auction? Or will the two new franchisees get an edge over others in who they pick? Link to comment
Austin 3:!6 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 MSD will replace Gambhir as KKR Captain. BTW haters in this thread Link to comment
nevada Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 This is the perfect opportunity for Dhoni to retire gracefully. He can still rake in big money as a commentator and brand ambassador. The further he drags on as a jaded has been way past his sell by, the bigger will be the damage to his brand value. Link to comment
rkt.india Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 who will buy a team for just 2 years? Link to comment
Executioner Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I would love to see Dhoni and Mustafiz playing in the same team. Link to comment
Malcolm Merlyn Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 who will buy a team for just 2 years?Kai hai.And in all probability the two teams will then continue. Link to comment
New guy Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Kai hai.And in all probability the two teams will then continue.If the teams continue, then Dhoni will never go back to CSK? Link to comment
Malcolm Merlyn Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 If the teams continue, then Dhoni will never go back to CSK? After 10 years all players will be in the auction pool.No retention allowed. Link to comment
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