Sanju Samson highly likely to join Chennai Super Kings for IPL next season

Kerala star's manager Sudevan likes a post which says 'CSK ready' for Samson

Last updated: June 16, 2025 | 18:34

Jai Rai, Assistant Editor

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Rajasthan Royals, led by Sanju Samson, finished ninth on the table and failed to make the playoffs.

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Dubai: There's been a lot of buzz around Indian cricketer Sanju Samson in the last few weeks on his future in the Indian Premier League.

There were strong rumours doing rounds that the Kerala star and Rajasthan Royals captain was all set to join Chennai Super Kings for the next season of IPL.

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Now the speculation has further heated up after Samson's manager has liked a post that went viral which had a message saying 'Sanju released and CSK is ready.'

Rajasthan Royals, led by Samson, finished ninth on the table and failed to make the playoffs.

An injury kept Samson out of several matches, during which youngster Riyan Parag stepped in as captain. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who replaced Samson in the XI, impressed with strong performances, giving Rajasthan something to build on.

Jai RaiAssistant Editor

Jai is a seasoned journalist with more than two decades of experience across India and the UAE, specialising in sports reporting. Throughout his distinguished career, he has had the privilege of covering some of the biggest names and events in sports, including cricket, tennis, Formula 1 and golf. A former first-division cricket league captain himself, he brings not only a deep understanding of the game but also a cricketer's discipline to his work. His unique blend of athletic insight and journalistic expertise gives him a wide-ranging perspective that enriches his storytelling, making his coverage both detailed and engaging. Driven by an unrelenting passion for sports, he continues to craft compelling narratives that resonate with readers. As the day winds down for most, he begins his work, ensuring that the most captivating stories make it to the print edition in time for readers to receive them bright and early the next morning.

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