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Why Sanju Samson's Arrival At CSK Could Lead To MS Dhoni's IPL Retirement

Anurag Dasgupta

How Sanju Samson will help MSD [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com]How Sanju Samson will help MSD [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com]

The trade rumours for the next Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 have already started, and the biggest news is the Sanju Samson potential trade deal to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Reportedly, the Kerala batter urged Rajasthan Royals to release him ahead of the next season, and CSK is interested in acquiring his services.

The trade deal between CSK, and Samson is complicated due to his contractual bound with RR, but if the deal goes through, it would not only benefit CSK, but also their legendary player, MS Dhoni.

The problems CSK faced last season

If CSK do get their hands on Samson, it would help the franchise in the long run, and would also help in the smooth transition. MS Dhoni could retire in peace, knowing that the franchise is in safe hands.

Last season, the Yellow Army had plenty of problems to deal with, and some of them included the need for a proper opener and a solid wicket-keeper to replace MS Dhoni in the longer run.

At 44 years old, MSD has achieved everything in the IPL, but he is still playing the league, purely because of his love for the franchise, and the same team looked in tatters last season. In order to restore the lost glory, and to bring some stability in the side, MSD continued to be a part of the CSK side.

With Ruturaj Gaikwad injured last season, the team lacked a quality opener until they got Ayush Mhatre. Under MSD's guidance, the side finished last and lacked a leader apart from him.

How Samson's arrival will solve CSK and MS Dhoni's problems

Samson's arrival will solve plenty of problems for the CSK team. He could be a long-term replacement for MSD as the keeper of the side, and the veteran player would have a sigh of relief. Plus, if CSK aren't willing to continue with Ruturaj Gaikwad as the captain, the role could be given to Samson, who has donned the same role with RR.

If CSK needs an opener alongside Mhatre, Samson could be the right fit, and hence, he would solve three major issues for CSK - captaincy, keeping, and opening woes.