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R Sai Kishore to join CSK?: The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has concluded with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) winning their second consecutive trophy. Now the players have returned to international cricket. However, the trade window is open, and there have been lots of developments that have been going on.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who had a poor IPL 2026 season, finished 8th in the league table with 6 wins and 8 losses. They are looking to bolster their squad ahead of the next season. The Men in Yellow are planning to rope in R Sai Kishore in a trade deal from the Gujarat Titans (GT).
R Sai Kishore to leave GT?
The upcoming season of IPL 2027 will be crucial for many cricketers, keeping in mind the 2028 T20 World Cup. As a result, players who have not had game time are set to find a new place, and that is the reason R Sai Kishore is planning to leave the Titans, as he has not been a regular starter for the franchise, according to a report in Tamil Samayam.
Sai Kishore, a member of the Gujarat Titans squad, is a brilliant all-rounder. He is not only an excellent bowler, but he can also bat fiercely in the death overs. However, with the introduction of the impact player rule in the IPL, the Gujarat Titans club has exclusively used him as a bowler. And they do not provide him with frequent opportunities.
R Sai Kishore's performance in the IPL
Sai Kishore played 15 IPL 2025 matches, bowling excellently and capturing 19 wickets. Then, during the IPL 2026 season, he did not have many opportunities. They forced him to play only three matches in all. Despite an impressive performance in the 2025 season, he failed to feature much in the recently concluded season, which might affect his future if he continues with the Titans.
R Sai Kishore is planning to leave the franchise and make a move to his native state, Tamil Nadu, where he might be of keen interest to CSK in the upcoming season. As per the reports, Sai Kishore has already informed about his possible move to the Southern part of the country.
R Sai Kishore to replace Prashant Veer in CSK?
CSK are in need for a India spinner who can bat a bit in the lower order, and with his height and release point, and also experience with the playing conditions in Chennai will be a key for the five-time IPL winners. Sai Kishore, valued at around INR 2 crore, is the most probable player to join CSK in an all-cash deal.
Prashant Veer has not performed well, and the franchise is apparently considering releasing him ahead of next year’s mini-auction. In this case, rumours indicate that Sai Kishore is prepared to join CSK at a time when the club requires him, which has apparently pleased franchise management.
Sai Kishore believes Chennai would give him the chance to contribute with both bat and ball, prove himself consistently, and improve his chances of breaking into India's T20I team.
