CSK CEO breaks silence on Sanju Samson-Ravindra Jadeja trade rumors as Ravichandran Ashwin drops bombshell

The IPL auction 2026 is just weeks away, and the cricket world is already buzzing with trade talks and speculation. Among all franchises, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have once again stolen the spotlight, thanks to the swirling rumors involving Sanju Samson and Washington Sundar.

But in a classic Chennai Super Kings fashion, the franchise has turned all that gossip into laughter with a cleverly made video featuring their CEO, Kasi Viswanathan, and the team’s popular mascot, Leo. Lately, chatter about Sanju Samson’s possible transfer to CSK have caught everyone’s attention.

CSK turn trade rumors into laughter with a hilarious video featuring CEO Kasi Viswanathan

The Rajasthan Royals skipper, who has been the face of his franchise for years, is reportedly looking for a new chapter in his career. Several media reports suggested that the Royals and the five-time IPL champions have been in discussion for the Samson swap ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.

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However, the RR is seeking a big player from CSK for the swap, and Shivam Dube and Ravindra Jadeja are the possible options. Additionally, rumors have surfaced about CSK’s talks with the Gujarat Titans for an exchange deal to bring in Washington Sundar after the experienced off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin retired from all forms of the game last year.

However, instead of issuing a formal clarification, CSK decided to tackle the growing storm in their trademark light-hearted way. In the humorous video shared by the franchise on X, CEO Kasi Viswanathan poked fun at the wild speculations doing the rounds.

'Trade rumors are subject to mental health risks'

The CSK CEO was even seen showing a fake story about him being traded to Punjab Kings in exchange for Preity Zinta. The video ended with a witty message advising fans to wait for official confirmations before believing every rumor floating around online.

The message in the video reads, “Trade rumors are subject to mental health risks. Wait till the official announcement for sanity.” This video sparked fresh excitement among fans, who are now even more curious about what’s cooking inside the CSK camp.

We heard your questions 💬
Here’s Kasi Sir’s a̶n̶s̶w̶e̶r̶ twist! 😂

Use #LeoHotline and ask your questions! 💛👇 #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/59gBKCrr2L

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) November 8, 2025

Meanwhile, amid red-hot trade rumours, Ravichandran Ashwin reshared a clip from his interview with Sanju Samson, where he was seen teasing the Kerala star by asking him to travel to Chennai.

👀 pic.twitter.com/pmQV2QvstE

— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) November 9, 2025

CSK prepare for crucial IPL 2026 auction amid high expectations

With Ashwin’s retirement freeing up nearly ₹9.75 crore in the team’s purse, CSK has the financial space to make bold moves at the IPL 2026 auction. Strengthening their spin department and middle-order batting will be high on their priority list after a poor outing in the IPL 2025.

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Meanwhile, the Chennai Super Kings are gearing up for the IPL 2026 auction, and expectations are sky-high. With five IPL titles and ten final appearances, the yellow brigade has set a golden standard in the league. However, for the past couple of seasons, things have not been going their way.

This year’s auction is expected to be crucial as the team looks to blend fresh young talent with seasoned match-winners. With senior players like MS Dhoni nearing the end of their careers, the management is focused on reshaping the squad for the next era.

CSK are likely to make smart and calculated moves at the auction. With MS Dhoni’s influence still strong within the setup, fans believe this auction could mark the beginning of CSK’s next golden chapter in IPL history.