Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has become a topic of discussion on social media ahead of the IPL 2026 mini auction. This is due to RR’s trade deal with CSK. He is soon going to leave Rajasthan and move to Chennai.
Why CSK desparate to buy Sanju Samson?
Discussions between the two franchises have already taken place, and now only the official update is awaited. Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran will replace Sanju in the RR team. If reports are to be believed, the deal regarding all three players has been finalized. The BCCI has also been informed. Meanwhile, fans are wondering why Chennai Super Kings is considering Sanju Samson over Ravindra Jadeja. Both players have been major match-winners for their respective teams, yet they are being replaced.
Understand these 3 points
Let’s answer these questions through these three points. Mahendra Singh Dhoni will play for the Chennai Super Kings for the last time in IPL 2026. According to reports, he will retire from the team after that. However, it has not yet been confirmed how long he will play. In such a situation, Sanju Samson is considered the best replacement for Dhoni. He is an excellent batsman and also has good wicketkeeping. He can also play as an opening batsman and has captaincy experience.
Additionally, Sanju Samson has the potential to captain better than Ruturaj Gaikwad. Ruturaj has had the opportunity to captain Chennai Super Kings several times, but he hasn’t proven successful in this regard. His captaincy record has been very poor. Meanwhile, Sanju has been a good captain for Rajasthan Royals. Under his captaincy, he led RR to the final of IPL 2022 and even led the team to the playoffs. He has led the team to victory in 38 out of 68 matches. He is one of the franchise’s most successful captains. His leadership will ease the burden on Ruturaj and allow him to focus solely on batting.
Big face of IPL
Sanju Samson is a prominent figure in the Indian Premier League, having not only earned his franchise’s money but also delivered impressive results in return. Last season, Rajasthan Royals retained him for INR 18 crore demonstrating his successful leadership for the franchise. Chennai Super Kings employs a similar strategy, focusing on nurturing talent while maintaining their brand value. His arrival will likely increase the enthusiasm of Chennai fans, as he is currently playing T20I cricket for Team India.