CSK break silence on reports that Dhoni asked for 18%-25% stake, call them 'completely baseless'

CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan dismissed reports that MS Dhoni had sought an 18%-25% ownership stake in the franchise. "The rumours are completely baseless," he told PTI. On Dhoni’s IPL 2027 future, Viswanathan added, "Dhoni hasn't yet said he won't play. So let's wait." Earlier, reports claimed that Dhoni's relationship with CSK worsened after stake talks failed.