On November 15, at the IPL 2023 mini-auction, the first list of players for the games was announced.

Chennai Super Kings' giants Mahender Singh Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja were retained.

Captain of the team for IPL 2023 will be MS Dhoni who gave the reins to Ravindra Jadega last time but later landed up taking up charge himself.

Spinner Pragyan Ojha, told the media that till MS Dhoni plays for CSK, the team will have no other captain.

According to recent reports, Dhoni is likely to retire from IPL.

Further, the BCCI is keen on utilising his experience and technical skills in the right way.

The star all-rounder may be appointed as Director of Cricket.