IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) can soon see a big change before IPL 2026 (IPL 2026). After Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the team’s command will be in which there was speculation for some time.

But now CSK management is planning to bring a player in the team, who not only shows the wonder behind the wicket, but can also play the captaincy in a brilliant way if needed.

Actually, the player we are talking about is none other than the wicketkeeper batsman Sanju Samson (Sanju Samson), who captained Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2025, if the news is to be believed, Sanju can handle CSK in IPL 2026.

According to recent reports, a senior CSK team official has indicated through cricbage that the franchise is considering to include Sanju in his squad for IPL 2026 and Sanju can also be the captain of the team if the deal is confirmed.

Samson’s performance in IPL 2025

In IPL 2025, Sanju played a total of 9 matches captaining Rajasthan Royals (RR), scoring 285 runs. His average was 35.63 and also scored a half -century this season. His best innings was 66 runs, but RR could not make it to the playoffs.

Sanju Samson has played a total of 177 matches in the IPL so far, in which he has scored 4704 runs. His strike rate has been 139.05 and he has also scored 3 centuries. Wicketkeeping, batting, and captaincy – he is a competent player in all three departments.

Why can Sanju ideal captain for CSK?

After Dhoni’s retirement, CSK needs a player who can lead the team with a calm mind and solid strategy. Sanju Samson’s natural leadership skills, his confidence and strategic thinking on the field make him an emerging option for this responsibility.

Currently, there is no formal agreement between CSK and Sanju, but the news that is coming from inside the franchise is so clear that CSK is preparing for a big strategic change in the coming season, in which Sanju Samson can be an important face.