Sanju Samson To Join Chennai Super Kings In IPL 2026?

June 21, 2025: Fans of the IPL are buzzing with excitement and speculation over where Sanju Samson will be playing in the upcoming season. While many Rajasthan Royals supporters firmly believe that their captain will lead the team once again, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans are hopeful that the talented batter will soon don the yellow jersey.

Although no official confirmation has been announced regarding Sanju’s move from Rajasthan Royals to CSK, recent social media activity suggests the switch might be imminent. The conversation gained momentum when Sanju’s wife, Charulatha, shared a revealing post on her Instagram story.

The post featured Sanju attending a match of the Texas Super Kings (TSK), a franchise owned by CSK, currently competing in the Major League Cricket (MLC) tournament in the United States. TSK is coached by Stephen Fleming, who also serves as CSK’s head coach. Just days ago, TSK played against MI New York, a team affiliated with Mumbai Indians.

Sanju’s presence at the TSK game, as captured by Charulatha and shared online, has set social media abuzz, fueling rumors about his impending move to CSK. This kind of player attendance at a future team’s venue before an official transfer is a familiar trend in professional sports, especially football, and now seems to be appearing in cricket as well.

As fans eagerly await official announcements, all eyes will be on the upcoming IPL auction and the team lineups to confirm Sanju Samson’s next chapter.