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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have expressed strong interest in attaining Rajasthan Royals captain Skipar Sanju Samson during the ongoing IPL 2026 trade window. The wicketkeeper-batsman, maintained by RR for ₹ 18 crore by RR, has emerged as one of the most demanded Indian players, with many franchises that have allegedly reached the royals about a possible step. While CSK has not yet formally started discussing with Rajasthan, a senior franchise officer confirmed his intention of finding Samson the possibility of bringing him into his bottom. “We are definitely looking at Sanju. He is an Indian batsman who is a protector and a opener. So if he is available, we will definitely take a look at the option to be in our folds. We will trade with him. Crackbase, However, business logistics are complex. Ruturaj Gikwad, the newly appointed captain of CSK, who was retained at ₹ 18 crore, could theoretically serve as a similar swap. Nevertheless, head coach Stephen Fleming repeatedly described Gaikwad’s appointment as a long-term leadership decision, there is no possibility of a business associated with the current CSK captain.
Historically the conservative CSK has created only one notable swap in the business market, which was to bring Robin from RRR to Robin Uthappa in an all-kash deal before IPL 2021. Meanwhile, a fresh -appointed head coach Rahul Dravid participated from a demonstration review meeting in London, Rajasthan Royals, evaluating several business requests for many players. Along with both Samson and Dhruv Juraral, in their ranks, the franchise has been well stocked in the case of top-order Indian wicketkeeper-batters.
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Any movement is expected to take time in any movement on this front and RR’s co-owner Manoj Badle is expected to be said to be final on any possible deal. The IPL 2026 trading window is currently open, with strict rules that control franchise talks, league fees adjustment and player fitness assessment. All trades should also receive BCCI approval and follow the salary cap and contract rules set by the league.
