There’s been a flurry of rumors recently suggesting that Sanju Samson could be traded from Rajasthan Royals (RR) to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the next IPL season. Some social media posts have even claimed the move is “almost certain.” But how much truth is there to these reports?

As of now:

• There is no official confirmation from Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings, BCCI, or the IPL governing council regarding any trade involving Sanju Samson.
• The IPL trading window will officially open 7 days after the end of the current season and stay active until 7 days before the next auction. Only during that period can official trades happen.

• Rajasthan Royals had a poor IPL 2025 season, finishing low on the points table and failing to make the playoffs.
• Sanju Samson, who has been with the franchise since 2013 and captained it since 2021, missed several matches due to injury, which hurt the team’s performance.
• Social media speculation intensified following whispers of dressing room unrest and the team’s inconsistent performances.
• CSK, on the other hand, may be looking for a long-term successor to MS Dhoni, and Sanju, with his leadership experience and batting form, fits the profile on paper.

There is no credible or confirmed news of Sanju Samson being traded to CSK. Until any official statement is made by the franchises or the BCCI, this remains pure speculation.

For now, Sanju Samson is still the captain of Rajasthan Royals, and any potential move will depend on internal discussions, trade negotiations, and the player's own decision — none of which have been made public.