Will Sanju Samson become the captain of MS Dhoni’s CSK in IPL 2026? Big update before mini auction

Samira Vishwas

Tezzbuzz|31-10-2025

Sanju Samson CSK Trade Update: Before IPL 2026, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) camp gave a big update regarding Sanju Samson. Such news has been going on for a long time that Sanju, who captains Rajasthan Royals, can be a part of Chennai in the next season.

It is being said that CSK is looking for an Indian wicketkeeper who can also command the team. Sanju looks absolutely fit in this role. So let us know what the franchise said to involve Sanju.

CSK told the truth on Sanju Samson

A report published in Money Control said that Chennai has rejected the discussion that Sanju will be a part of the franchise. In the report, quoting the management of the team, it was said that at present there has been no talk of any kind regarding trade or transfer.

Sanju wants to be separate from Rajasthan (Sanju Samson)

First of all, there were strong reports that Sanju wants the Rajasthan Royals team to release him before the next season. However, it is worth noting that no official confirmation has been received till now. Now it will be interesting to see what decision the Rajasthan franchise takes regarding Sanju.

Sanju’s old connection with Rajasthan (Sanju Samson)

It is noteworthy that Sanju Samson has a long association with Rajasthan Royals. He has been a part of only 2 IPL teams in his career from 2013 to 2025. Sanju has played for Delhi Capitals for only 2 years i.e. he has been with Rajasthan for 10 years.

Till now Sanju has played 177 matches of IPL. Batting in 172 innings of these matches, Sanju has scored 4704 runs at an average of 30.94 and strike rate of 139.04, which includes 3 centuries and 26 half-centuries. The high score has been 119 runs.