 for IPL 2026Rajasthan Royals (RR) have chosen to keep Samson as their captain and do not want to trade him to CSK or any other team right now.){kind=link}
Sanju Samson is an Indian international cricketer, a right-handed wicket-keeper-batter, who captains Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Kerala team in domestic cricket. Sanju Samson yet not join Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for IPL 2026Rajasthan Royals (RR) have chosen to keep Samson as their captain and do not want to trade him to CSK or any other team right now.
Rumors
Recent rumors about a potential move were fueled by CSK’s confirmed interest in Samson as a long-term wicketkeeper-batter and possible captain, especially as a successor to MS Dhoni. However, according to multiple authoritative reports, including statements reportedly sourced from Rajasthan Royals management and widely covered by major cricket news outlets, RR are not considering any trade involving Samson for IPL 2026. He remains their “undisputed captain” and will continue with Rajasthan Royals.
Summary
Although speculation persists on social media and some formal platforms, no official confirmation or credible recent update supports a move to CSK. The most reliable sources affirm Samson will stay with Rajasthan Royals as both their captain and first-choice wicketkeeper-batter002E