IPL 2026 Sanju Samson: With the conclusion of IPL 2025, teams have already begun preparations for the upcoming season.
Amidst this, reports have surfaced claiming that Sanju Samson might take over the captaincy of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2026.
After the end of IPL 2025, franchises have started gearing up for the 19th season of the league.
While IPL 2026 is still a while away, building a strong team requires a lot of planning and effort.
Meanwhile, social media buzz suggests that Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson may be switching teams.
Speculations are rife online that Sanju Samson could be a part of Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026.
Several viral posts on X (formerly Twitter) claim that Samson will play for CSK next season, leaving Rajasthan Royals behind.
IPL 2026 Sanju Samson Will Lead CSK Next Season
Fueling these rumors further, Sanju Samson’s manager, Prashobh Sudevan, liked a social media post that suggested Sanju might join Chennai Super Kings.
Though it was just a “like”, it added weight to the speculation about his move to CSK. However, no official confirmation has been made yet.
CSK Needs a Player Like Sanju Samson
Looking at CSK’s current needs, they could definitely use an experienced wicketkeeper-batsman like Sanju Samson.
IPL 2025 was a nightmare for the team — they finished last on the points table, and even MS Dhoni’s performance faced criticism.
Samson hails from Kerala and enjoys strong popularity in South India. If he joins CSK, the team’s fan base could grow even stronger in the region.
The seasoned wicketkeeper-batsman did not have a remarkable run in IPL 2025.
He missed half the season, and when he did play, he failed to make a significant impact with the bat.
Since then, reports have hinted that the bond between Samson and Rajasthan Royals may be nearing its end.
Notably, Sanju has been with RR for a long time and was appointed team captain in 2021.
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