As Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will play their first match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season against Rajasthan Royals (RR), it also shows a glimpse of the long run. CSK brought Samson in a trade take care of RR before the IPL auction as well.
Nonetheless, Sanju Samson’s recruitment isn’t only an try and solve a current problem, but he may also be MS Dhoni’s potential long-term successor. Ahead of the match against the Royals, CSK CEO Kasi Vishwanathan gave an enormous update on Dhoni’s unavailability for the match, confirming Samson will keep wickets.
“See, obviously, Sanju can be keeping because his MS Dhoni shouldn’t be going to play. Sanju’s form is great and he’s been knocking well within the nets also. So we’re hoping that he’ll give the impact that CSK is searching for through the current season. After all, we’ve Ruturaj, who can also be able to taking the team to higher levels, and his captaincy is one which definitely will lift the team,” Vishwanathan said.
Nonetheless, Vishwanathan also gave slightly hint of the long run, expressing confidence that Sanju Samson goes to be an excellent bet for them in the long run.
“So far as Sanju is anxious, we don’t wish to put any pressure on him because we all know his capabilities. I even have not spent much time talking to Sanju, as I met him only a few days back, and through practice, I’d never go and disturb him. I’m very confident that Sanju, together with his abilities and his form, can be an excellent bet for us,” he concluded.
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