Auction History
19 SeasonsIPL 2026
₹0.00 Cr▼
| Team | Amount | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | ₹4 Cr | Bought | — |
IPL 2025
₹4.00 Cr▼
| Team | Amount | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | ₹4 Cr | Retained | MS Dhoni was retained by Chennai Super Kings as a uncapped player and was not up for auction in 2025. |
IPL 2024
₹12.00 Cr▼
| Team | Amount | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | ₹12 Cr | Retained | MS Dhoni was retained by Chennai Super Kings and was not up for auction in 2024. |
IPL 2023
₹12.00 Cr▼
| Team | Amount | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | ₹12 Cr | Retained | MS Dhoni was not part of the IPL 2023 auction as he was retained by Chennai Super Kings before the auction. |
IPL 2022
₹12.00 Cr▼
| Team | Amount | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | ₹12 Cr | Retained | MS Dhoni was retained by Chennai Super Kings ahead of the IPL 2022 auction for 12 crore. |
IPL 2021
₹15.00 Cr▼
| Team | Amount | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | ₹15 Cr | Retained | MS Dhoni was retained by Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2021, so no auction amount was applicable. |
IPL 2020
₹15.00 Cr▼
| Team | Amount | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | ₹15 Cr | Retained | MS Dhoni was retained by Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2020 and was not part of the auction. |
| ₹15 crore Cr | Unsold | — |
IPL 2019
₹15.00 Cr▼
| Team | Amount | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | ₹15 Cr | Retained | MS Dhoni was retained by Chennai Super Kings for the 2019 IPL season, so he was not part of the auction. |
IPL 2018
₹15.00 Cr▼
| Team | Amount | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | ₹15 Cr | Retained | MS Dhoni was not part of the IPL 2018 auction as he was retained by Chennai Super Kings before the auction at a price of 15 crore INR. |
IPL 2017
₹12.50 Cr▼
| Team | Amount | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Pune Supergiants | ₹12.5 Cr | Retained | MS Dhoni was retained by Rising Pune Supergiants for IPL 2017, hence he was not part of the auction. |
IPL 2016
₹12.50 Cr▼
| Team | Amount | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Pune Supergiants | ₹12.5 Cr | Bought | MS Dhoni was not auctioned in IPL 2016 as he was acquired by Rising Pune Supergiants as a draft pick when the Chennai Super Kings were suspended. |
IPL 2015
₹12.50 Cr▼
| Team | Amount | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | ₹12.5 Cr | Retained | MS Dhoni was retained by Chennai Super Kings ahead of the IPL 2015 season, so he was not part of the auction. |
IPL 2014
₹12.50 Cr▼
| Team | Amount | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | ₹12.5 Cr | Retained | MS Dhoni was retained by Chennai Super Kings for INR 12.5 crore prior to the 2014 IPL auction, so he was not part of the auction pool. |
IPL 2013
₹9.50 Cr▼
| Team | Amount | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | ₹9.5 Cr | Retained | MS Dhoni was not part of the auction in 2013 as he was retained by Chennai Super Kings before the auction. |
IPL 2012
₹9.50 Cr▼
| Team | Amount | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | ₹9.5 Cr | Retained | MS Dhoni was not part of the auction as he was retained by Chennai Super Kings. |
IPL 2011
₹9.50 Cr▼
| Team | Amount | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | ₹9.5 Cr | Retained | MS Dhoni was not part of the 2011 auction as he was retained by Chennai Super Kings. |
IPL 2010
₹6.00 Cr▼
| Team | Amount | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | ₹6 Cr | Retained | MS Dhoni was retained by Chennai Super Kings for the 2010 IPL season as he was initially signed in the 2008 auction. |
IPL 2009
₹6.00 Cr▼
| Team | Amount | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | ₹6 Cr | Retained | MS Dhoni was not part of the 2009 IPL auction as he was retained by Chennai Super Kings, having been originally purchased in the 2008 inaugural IPL auction. |
IPL 2008
₹6.00 Cr▼
| Team | Amount | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | ₹6 Cr | Bought | MS Dhoni was the most expensive player in the inaugural IPL auction in 2008, purchased by Chennai Super Kings. |