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2025 is a day after the IPL final. This window will remain open until a week before the 2026 player auction. Next, after the auction, one more bar trade window will open.
Delhi: Former Indian opener and current cricket analyst Akash Chopra has cited media reports that many IPL teams have shown interest in Sanju Samson. Especially Chennai Super Kings (CSK) looks serious about this trade.
The reaction of Rajasthan Royals will be important
Chopra said that now we have to see how Rajasthan Royals react to this possible trade. If the matter reaches CSK, Rajasthan may demand a high-profile player like Ravindra Jadeja.
Six players got offer
According to PTI, six players of Rajasthan Royals have received initial trade offers from different teams. This trading window has started from June 4, which is a day after the 2025 IPL final. This window will remain open until a week before the 2026 player auction. After this, after the auction, another bar trade window will open, which will close one month before the start of the new season.
Rajasthan’s strong batting lineup
Sanju Samson has been the face of Rajasthan Royals since 2018. He was retained for Rs 18 crore last year. However, now Rajasthan has many batting options. Dhruv Jurael has done well at the international level. At the same time, 14 -year -old young player Vaibhav Suryavanshi showed a brilliant game in IPL 2025 and later opened with Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Samson becomes opener in national team
Sanju Samson has now established himself as an opener in the Indian team. If he goes to CSK, it can add a new dimension to the team.
Can Samson become Dhoni’s successor?
Akash Chopra said that Sanju Samson can play the role of wicketkeeper-batsman for Chennai Super Kings after Dhoni. To replace Dhoni, an experienced and reliable player is needed and Samson can fit in this role.
CSK needs a big name
CSK’s performance in IPL 2025 was extremely weak and the team was at the bottom. The team signed Urvil Patel as a wicketkeeper-batsman. He performed something well, but Chopra believes that a big name is needed to replace Dhoni.
Suspense remains on Dhoni’s retirement
Mahendra Singh Dhoni has not given any clear indication about playing in 2026 so far. He will be 45 years old next year and after IPL 2025, he said that he is not in a hurry for his decision.
CSK will have to make post-washing scheme
Whether Dhoni plays or not, CSK will have to make a strategy after him. In such a situation, bringing experienced and influential players like Sanju Samson into the team can be a strong step.
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