Indian wicket-keeper batsman Sanju Samson is likely to participate with Rajasthan Royals when CSK showed him an eagerness to sign; However, CSK has decided to stick to Ruturaj Gikwad for the role of captaincy in the upcoming edition.
About ten months before the next IPL season, the franchisees, especially those who fell behind in the previous version, see their squad again. CSK, the franchise, with the greatest legacy in the history of IPL, finished final in the points table in 2025, and rumors pointed to his interest in signing RR keeper-botter Sanju Samson.
Indian wicket-keeper batsman is a one-stop solution to many problems facing CSK in the last season. He will also eliminate his requirement for an experienced top-order batter and will keep gloves from MS Dhoni.
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Sanju Samson confirms captain for CSK IPL 2026, amidst trade talks
Amidst the interaction of CSK’s curiosity to gather Sanju Samson’s services, and he is probably looking forward to participate with RR, Chennai Super Kings Franchisee has indicated that they are not making any changes to the captaincy for the upcoming season.
A viral post uploaded on the men’s X handle included a picture of a skipper Ruturaj Gikwad and a powerful message in the caption: “There is great responsibility with great power,” read the caption.
Swinging in a new day in Rutu style!#WHISTLEPODU pic.twitter.com/wq5xxw6xbe
– Chennai Super Kings (@chennaiipl) August 9, 2025
Gaikwad IPL joined the CSK in 2019 and made his debut for the franchise in 2020, and since then it has been irreparable in the team. He converted MS Dhoni into a CSK skipper in 2024, but could not go to the playoffs of the season.
Ruturaj could play only 5 matches in 2025 as he was thrown out due to a elbow injury, in his absence, Dhoni played the role of captaincy. However, the post indicates retention of Gikwad as CSK Skipper.
Has it been confirmed to get out of Sanju Samson from Rajasthan Royals?
Along with Cricbuz, Revsports, Sanju Samson, according to recent reports by RR captain, are not happy with the management of Royals and have asked to do business or to be released before mini-occupation.
Several reports claim that the franchise is also not looking at the batsman to explain, otherwise, because they are looking for options to convert Sanju into a captain, as they already have a splendor sunvanshi in an early role and Dhruv Jurlel with gloves to replace him.
Sanju Samson will leave the franchise after a long stay of the 8 season, as he was re-signed by the Royals in the IPL 2018 mega-auction. He was retained even before 2022, after which he took Royals to his first final since 2008 and hence also retained in the 2025 mega auction.
Will Sanju Samson’s entry end MS Dhoni’s career in IPL?
Since Sanju has decided to move beyond Rajasthan Royals and is a fact that if he goes to auction he will earn a huge amount.
However, the question arises: If Sanju Samson goes to CSK, what will be the need of MS Dhoni on yellow men? Dhoni, the age of 44, is not a finisher as he came back during his days and usually comes to bat very late in batting.
He is seen on the field behind most wickets, but if Samson includes him as his gloves, MS Dhoni can rest. In addition, if Gikwad resumes the captaincy, Dhoni’s needs further decreases.
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