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Chennai Super Kings have landed one of the most talked‑about IPL moves of the 2026 season: Sanju Samson, the flamboyant Kerala‑born batter, is set to don the yellow jersey after being traded from Rajasthan Royals for a reported ₹18 crore. More than the price tag, it is the subtext that.

Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has confirmed that he will open the batting alongside Sanju Samson in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 season, bringing an end to weeks of speculation about the franchise's top-order combination.

A. R. Rahman recently revealed what many fans only speculated about: MS Dhoni is a devoted listener of the composer’s Tamil hit “Munbe Vaa”, and not just because former India and Chennai Super Kings all rounder Suresh Raina has long called it his favourite.

After the most difficult season in their IPL history a last-place finish that left fans and franchise alike searching for answers Chennai Super Kings arrive at IPL 2026 with a rebuilt squad, renewed hunger, and a schedule that wastes no time testing their mettle.