• Talks of a major change in the CSK team begin


• Sanju Samson’s entry into the team


• The equation will change after Samson’s arrival

CSK a solid option for the captaincy: These days, there are talks of a major change in the CSK team. CSK is seen as one of the strongest teams in IPL. In MS Dhoni’s career, the team has done a lot of dangerous things. IPL titles are also named after him. The team has changed a lot since then. How strong is the CSK team now with veteran players replacing the retired team? This question stands in front. After the retirement of MS Dhoni, the team needs a strong wicketkeeper. Even if the captaincy is with Rituraj, there was a question as to who should be looked at as an alternative to a super wicketkeeper like MM, but now this year a concrete answer has been found to this question.

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Sanju Samson’s entry into the team

On the one hand Sanju Samson’s form is being talked about and on the other hand his entry into the CSK team has created a lot of discussions. But will this entry mark the entry of Indian star Samson into the team and the end of MS Dhoni’s era on the other hand? Such a question is being raised. So this change is seen as a new beginning. Although CSK has already appointed Rituraj Gaikwad as captain, Sanju Samson is expected to fill the vacant wicket-keeper-batsman spot in the team after Dhoni’s retirement. Sanju joined Chennai last year from Rajasthan Royals in a huge trade deal worth Rs 18 crore, in exchange for which Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Karan became part of the Rajasthan team.

The equation will change with the arrival of Sanju Samson

Veteran spinner Anil Kumble believes that legendary captain MS Dhoni will turn 44 now and former all-rounder Isanju Samson is the most important part of the transition process and can strengthen the leadership group as the team’s unheralded vice-captain. Veterans like Rafan Pathan believe that IPL 2026 will be the last leg of Dhoni’s illustrious career. After Dhoni, it will be a big challenge for any player to lead the team and take charge of the wicketkeeping.

Sanju should be the captain in Rituraj’s absence

Speaking on JioHotstar, Anil Kumble emphasized on Sanju’s role and said, ‘I think it’s an ideal role for Sanju, almost like a vice-captain taking charge. He has captained Rajasthan for a long time so leadership is in his nature. This is exactly the kind of experience CSK will be looking for. Commenting further on Gaikwad’s captaincy and Dhoni’s role, Kumble said, ‘When Rituraj was injured last year, MS had to take over the captaincy. Even before that, Dhoni had to return mid-season when Ravindra Jadeja was the captain. Identifying a permanent successor for the team was challenging. It is a good thing that Rituraj continues as captain even after Sanju’s arrival.

Time to take responsibility from Dhoni’s shoulders?

The former also feels that Sanju Samson could be the first choice for the captaincy instead of Dhoni if ​​Gaikwad is not available during IPL 2026 for some reason. Kumble floated an interesting possibility and said that Dhoni may hand over the gloves to Sanju during the season itself.

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