Sanju Samson confirmed to join CSK in IPL 2026 as his manager drops bombshell
Published - 16 Jun 2025, 02:26 PM | Updated - 16 Jun 2025, 03:03 PM
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The next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has already created a lot of buzz on social media, all thanks to the Rajasthan Royals' captain and Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson. There have already been speculations that Sanju Samson is moving to the Chennai Super Kings ahead of the IPL 2026.
And now Kerala star’s manager, named Prashob Sudevan, has almost confirmed that the Indian wicketkeeper’s move to the five-time IPL champions CSK.
Sanju Samson's manager drops a big hint on Chennai Super Kings move
Actually, Samson’s manager has liked a viral post suggesting the Rajasthan Royals captain might be released ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.
But the real shocker is that the same viral social media post claims that the Chennai Super Kings have already approached Samson for a blockbuster signing ahead of the IPL 2026. The small action of Samson’s manager has created a big storm among fans, hinting that the rumors are true.
Now, many have been seeing the action as an unofficial confirmation of Samson’s departure from the Rajasthan Royals and the start of a new journey with the Chennai Super Kings.
JUST IN :
— MSDian™ (@ItzThanesh) June 16, 2025
Sanju Samson’s manager has liked an Instagram post speculating a trade to CSK.#WhistlePodu #IPL #CSK #IPL2025
Not taking Sanju Samson to CSK rumours lightly anymore. pic.twitter.com/plQP80omE5
— Anurag™ (@Samsoncentral) June 15, 2025
Many have now been speculating that the trade between CSK and RR has almost been finalized for the IPL 2026.
Sanju Samson’s South connection lures CSK
Sanju, who hails from Kerala, has always enjoyed a strong fan base in southern India. With his calm personality, explosive batting, and local connection, many believe that the Indian wicketkeeper-batter perfectly fits to carry forward CSK’s legacy in the tournament.
The idea of a South Indian cricketer leading the mighty CSK has excited fans on social media. The yellow jersey has always had strong ties with Southern India, and bringing in a player like Sanju could be a great move for the team’s future, especially with MS Dhoni nearing retirement from the IPL.
It is being said that the Royals are planning a fresh approach after another underwhelming season. They have made it to the playoffs six times in IPL history. The RR won the only IPL title in 2008 and reached the final in 2022, but since then, they have struggled to deliver in the T20 league.
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Sanju Samson’s rollercoaster IPL ride
Meanwhile, Sanju Samson began his IPL journey in 2012 with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). He was part of the KKR squad when they won the title in the 2012 season, but he didn’t get a chance to play a single match for them. In 2013, the RR signed him, and he played for them until 2015.
In 2016 and 2017, Samson represented the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) before rejoining the Royals in the 2018 season. They retained him again in both the 2022 and 2025 mega auctions. Samson took charge as RR’s captain in 2021 and led the team to the final in IPL 2022, where they finished as runners-up, losing the title to the Gujarat Titans.
As a leader, Samson has a mixed record, winning 33 matches and losing 32 in the IPL. He is also the highest run-scorer for the Rajasthan Royals, having scored 4027 runs. He is the only RR player to cross the 4000-run mark. In IPL 2025, he could play only 9 matches due to injuries, but he still managed to score 285 runs at an average of over 35 and a strike rate above 140.
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