Overview
- Multiple outlets report talks on a potential trade that could send Sanju Samson to Chennai Super Kings, with Ravindra Jadeja and an overseas player linked to Rajasthan Royals, but no deal is confirmed.
- Subramaniam Badrinath told Star Sports that MS Dhoni will not be used as an impact substitute and would play as wicketkeeper if he features next season.
- Badrinath added that Dhoni might not play the full 2026 campaign and may not captain, yet he expects him to remain the on-field keeper.
- Reports say negotiations are complicated by Rajasthan Royals’ full overseas-player quota and a purse of about Rs 30 lakh, with Sam Curran cited as the overseas piece increasing the difficulty.
- Despite Ruturaj Gaikwad’s captaincy, Badrinath said Dhoni still shapes on-field decisions, as CSK seek a reset after finishing bottom in IPL 2025.