1983 WC Winner Backs Sanju Samson as Dhoni’s CSK Successor Amid Royals Exit Speculation

Quick Summary

• chennai Super Kings (CSK) Performance: CSK finished at teh bottom of the IPL 2025 points table, managing only 4 wins in 10 matches with a poor Net Run Rate (NRR) of -0.647. Their inability to find a replacement for MS Dhoni is cited as a key issue.

• Rajasthan Royals’ Campaign: Rajasthan Royals also had a disappointing IPL 2025 season, finishing ninth on the points table with an identical record to CSK.

• Sanju Samson Speculation: Reports suggest Sanju samson might leave Rajasthan Royals after nearly a decade-long association. Former cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth endorsed Samson as a potential successor to MS Dhoni for CSK, highlighting his brilliance and popularity in Chennai.

• MS Dhoni’s Future Ambiguity: Following his team’s struggles last season, MS Dhoni remained noncommittal about playing in IPL 2026, stating he will decide based on his physical condition.

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