IPL Auction 2026 is just a few weeks away, and the cricket world is already buzzing with trade talks and speculations. Among all the franchises, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have once again made headlines due to the rumors related to Sanju Samson and Washington Sundar.
But in classic Chennai Super Kings fashion, the franchise has turned all that gossip into a laugh with a cleverly made video featuring its CEO, Kasi Viswanathan, and the team’s popular mascot, Leo. Recently, the discussion about Sanju Samson’s possible transfer to CSK has grabbed everyone’s attention.
CSK turns trade rumors into laughs with a hilarious video of CEO Kasi Viswanathan
The Rajasthan Royals captain, who has been the face of his franchise for years, is reportedly looking for a new chapter in his career. Multiple media reports have revealed that the Royals and the five-time IPL champions are in discussions to swap Samson ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.
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However, RR are looking for a big player from CSK for the swap, and Shivam Dubey and Ravindra Jadeja are possible options. Additionally, rumors have emerged about CSK being in talks with Gujarat Titans for an exchange deal to bring in Washington Sundar after veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin retired from all formats of the game last year.
However, instead of issuing a formal clarification, CSK decided to deal with the growing storm in their trademark light-hearted manner. In a humorous video shared by the franchise on X, CEO Kasi Vishwanathan poked fun at the ongoing baseless speculations.
‘Trade rumors are subject to mental health risks’
The CSK CEO was even seen showing a false story of his trade to Punjab Kings in exchange for Preity Zinta. The video ended with a funny message advising fans to wait for official confirmation before believing every rumor floating online.
The message in the video reads, “Trade rumors are subject to mental health risks. Wait until official announcement for discretion.” The video sparked new excitement among fans, who are now even more curious about what’s cooking inside the CSK camp.
We heard your questions
Here’s Kashi sir’s n̶s̶w̶e̶r̶ twist!Use #leohotline And ask your questions! #whistlepoddu pic.twitter.com/59gBKCrr2L
– Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) 8 November 2025
Meanwhile, amid the heated trade rumours, Ravichandran Ashwin re-shared a clip from his interview with Sanju Samson where he was seen teasing the Kerala star by asking him to travel to Chennai.
– Ashwin (@ashwinravi99) 9 November 2025
CSK set for crucial IPL 2026 auction amid huge expectations
With Ashwin’s retirement vacating the team purse by around ₹9.75 crore, CSK have the financial space to make a bold move in the IPL 2026 auction. Strengthening their spin department and middle-order batting will be on top of their priority list after a poor performance in IPL 2025.
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Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings is preparing for the IPL 2026 auction and expectations are sky high. With five IPL titles and ten finals appearances, the Yellow Brigade has set a golden standard in the league. However, things have not been going his way for the last few seasons.
This year’s auction is expected to be important as the team looks to blend new young talent with experienced match-winners. With senior players like MS Dhoni nearing the end of his career, the management is focusing on redesigning the team for the next era.
CSK are likely to make smart and calculated moves in the auction. With MS Dhoni’s influence still strong within the setup, fans believe that this auction could mark the beginning of CSK’s next golden chapter in IPL history.
