Is Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson on the verge of joining Chennai Super Kings (CSK)? A cryptic Instagram post has sparked major speculation among fans and cricket analysts alike.
Samson recently shared a picture with his wife, captioned: “Time to MOVE..!!”. What fueled the rumors further was the yellow divider line on the road in the background—instantly associated with CSK’s iconic yellow. This led fans to believe the star batter may be considering a switch to the five-time IPL champions, CSK.
Currently, CSK is led by Ruturaj Gaikwad following MS Dhoni’s transition. The franchise may seek to strengthen its middle order, and Samson—if made available—could either be traded by RR or picked up during the mini-auction, should Rajasthan choose to release him.
🔄 Samson’s IPL Journey So Far:
- 2012: Part of Kolkata Knight Riders (not in playing XI during title win).
- 2013–2015: Joined RR and gained prominence.
- 2016–2017: Played for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals).
- 2018–Present: Returned to Rajasthan Royals, named captain in 2021.
Under his captaincy, RR reached the IPL 2022 final. The franchise has recorded 33 wins and 32 losses during his leadership.
Samson is also RR’s all-time highest run-scorer, with 4027 runs. Jos Buttler, now with Gujarat Titans, is second with 3055 runs.
🧐 What’s Next?
While there is no official confirmation yet, the transfer rumor has created a buzz in the IPL community. Whether the post was a mere coincidence or a subtle hint will be clearer as the IPL 2026 trade window and mini-auction approach.
