- By Gurmeet Batra
- Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:34 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
IPL 2026: With the Indian Premier League (IPL) mini auction looming large, the trade rumours are running rampant, and the talk about wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson and bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar are at the epicentre of speculation, with five-time champions Chennai Super Kings reportedly keeping these two players on their radar.
In a video, CEO Kasi Viswanathan and mascot Leo playfully sought to quell the whispers, giving a tongue-in-cheek reply.
The talk around Samson's potential Chennai debut has been building. Meanwhile, social media is abuzz with talk of a possible Sundar swap with CSK reportedly eyeing the Gujarat Titans all-rounder as a replacement for Ravichandran Ashwin.
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CSK quelled trade talks with trademark wit, releasing a video where CEO Kasi Viswanathan quipped about being traded to Punjab Kings for Preity Zinta, leaving fans in splits.
We heard your questions 💬
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) November 8, 2025
Here’s Kasi Sir’s a̶n̶s̶w̶e̶r̶ twist! 😂
Use #LeoHotline and ask your questions! 💛👇 #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/59gBKCrr2L
“Trade rumours are subject to mental health risks. Wait till the official announcement for sanity," CSK gave a tongue-in-cheek message in a video.
Meanwhile, the legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni is gearing up for another IPL stint with Chennai Super Kings, having been retained as an uncapped player.
The 44-year-old is set to don the Super Kings colours once again in 2026. Last year, he took the reins of captaincy midway after captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was injured midway through the previous season.
CSK Squad Before IPL 2025 Retention
Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Devon Conway, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Shaik Rashid, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Deepak Hooda, Gurjanpreet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishnan Ghosh, Shreyas Gopal, Vansh Bedi, Andre Siddarth.