Overview
- Chennai Super Kings confirmed Ruturaj Gaikwad will continue as captain for IPL 2026, and Sanju Samson said he wants to play under his leadership in a team video.
- Samson expressed excitement about sharing a dressing room with MS Dhoni, calling it a long‑held wish and praising Dhoni’s calm, composed approach.
- The blockbuster swap sending Samson to CSK and Ravindra Jadeja plus Sam Curran to Rajasthan Royals is finalized, with IPL paperwork noting Samson at ₹18 crore and Jadeja revised to ₹14 crore.
- Kerala Cricket Association named Samson captain for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy starting November 26, with group matches scheduled in Lucknow and potential overlap with India’s T20I series against South Africa.
- Online observers noted Samson’s Instagram changes related to Rajasthan Royals, including removed tags and a reported block, though these signals remain unverified by the parties.