Will the Kerala celebrity wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson take over the captaincy of the Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) after becoming a member of the squad of the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions?
This query was on the minds of the followers ever because the Rajasthan Royals (RR) traded their skipper, Sanju Samson, to the Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK), and the franchise has lastly damaged its silence on the matter.
Not Sanju Samson! Ruturaj Gaikwad to guide CSK
Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) pulled off one of many largest trades within the historical past of the Indian Premier League (IPL) by roping within the star wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson.
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Samson, who had a profitable stint with the Rajasthan Royals (RR), requested for his launch from the franchise resulting from some variations. After his request, RR began on the lookout for a possible commerce with the Indian Premier League (IPL) teams and, ultimately, signed a cope with Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK).
They traded Samson to CSK, which would be the third franchise of his profession for INR 18 crore, and in change roped in Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran.
In the meantime, there have been speculations that Samson would additionally get the CSK captaincy following the blockbuster commerce, however that’s not going to occur as Ruturaj Gaikwad will proceed within the position.
“LEAD THE WAY, CAPTAIN RUTURAJ GAIKWAD #WhistlePodu,” the Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) posted on X, confirming that they might not make any adjustments to the captaincy.
LEAD THE WAY, CAPTAIN RUTURAJ GAIKWAD!💪🦁#WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/EawvX5k2yI
— Chennai Tremendous Kings (@ChennaiIPL) November 15, 2025
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Jadeja’s position in CSK was outlined. However did they make full use of potential? – Ex-Chennai Tremendous Kings star
Former Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) batter Cheteshwar Pujara not too long ago said that the five-time champions did not make full use of Ravindra Jadeja’s potential, and Rajasthan Royals (RR) are prone to utilise him in a greater method.
“Jadeja’s position in CSK was outlined. However did they make full use of potential? I really feel they didn’t, as he was not bowling his quota of 4 overs in all matches. However in Rajasthan, I really feel he’ll get his 4 overs in all matches. Their spinners didn’t bowl properly, so Jadeja, being the Indian spinner, will bowl complete 4 overs,” he mentioned on Star Sports activities.
Cheteshwar Pujara additionally speculated that Ravindra Jadeja is likely to be hoping to get the captaincy of the Rajasthan Royals (RR) after switching bases within the Indian Premier League (IPL).
“One title that has not come right here is Dhruv Jurel. He’s additionally a captaincy materials, an excellent one. He’s another choice whose title has not been taken. However with Ravindra Jadeja going there, he could have the hope that he will probably be made captain there and can have a look at himself in an even bigger position,” he mentioned.
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