CSK retains MS Dhoni, RCB keeps Virat Kohli for IPL 2018

Two-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings, who are returning to the tournament after two years, have retained MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja for IPL 2018. Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bangalore and 2017 champions Mumbai Indians retained Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma respectively. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, David Warner and Steven Smith were also retained by their respective franchises.