Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has added a fun turn to the ongoing IPL trade rumors, as he changed a serious conversation in pure entertainment with his great sense. In the next episode of Kuti stories with Ash, Ravichandran Ashwin had some funny time with Sanju Samson, whose IPL future has recently been in the news.
According to a Cricbuzz report, Sanju Samson is not happy with the Rajasthan Royals team management and has asked to do business in another team or to be released before IPL 2026. At the same time, there are rumors that Ashwin may leave Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and also remove from his role as director of CSK Academy’s operations.
Ravichandran Ashwin converted IPL trade drama into comedy in chat with Sanju Samson
There were strong speculation that Chennai Super Kings are eager to sign Sanju Samson, but they are not ready to leave their leading players for the Rajasthan Royals captain. Amid rumors, Ashwin decided to have some fun during his conversation with Samson.
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This playful joke immediately attracted attention, especially with all the current speculation about his IPL futures. But instead of talking about general cricket goods, former Indian all-rounders jumped into the direct discussion.
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Lightly, Ashwin suggested swapping places, saying that he would stay in Kerala, while Samson could go to Chennai.
‘If I can stay back in Kerala and you can travel to Chennai’
Ravichandran Ashwin said in the teaser, “I have a lot of questions to ask. But before that, I thought I will come straight and do my own business. I am happy to stay back in Kerala. I am happy to live in Kerala. Neither do I know anything. So I felt that I felt that I will reach you and ask you.
Sanju on #KutstorieswithishashConducted by @PeTeregland_Drops yesterday afternoon. pic.twitter.com/j2qqq5ia5ez
– Kuti stories with Ash (@crikipidea) August 8, 2025
The comment exploded Samson laughing. He even had to cover his face to try and to prevent herself with a lot of laughter. This playful moment has quickly gone viral on social media.
Well, this playful joke immediately attracted attention, especially with all the current speculation about his IPL futures. His comments surprised fans whether some truth may be hidden behind humor and he has added even more fuel to the fire about his CSK future.
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Ravichandran Ashwin and Sanju Samson shared RR dressing room in IPL
Meanwhile, both Ravichandran Ashwin and Sanju Samson played together for Rajasthan Royals by IPL 2024. Ashwin made a high-profile return to Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2025 auction. However, this time, the role of spin legend went far beyond bowling, as he also worked as a director of operations at CSK Academy.
But the latest reports show that he may soon leave that post. On the other hand, Samson has been an important part of the setup of Royals for years, except for 2016 and 2017 season. He was retained before the 2025 season and a deal is going on until 2027. With the trading rumors moving, fans are waiting to see how their position comes out before the IPL 2026 auction at the end of this year.
