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CSK Hints at Ruturaj Gaikwad's Captaincy for IPL 2026 Amidst Samson Rumors

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Despite rumors of Chennai Super Kings' interest in acquiring Sanju Samson, the franchise appears committed to Ruturaj Gaikwad as their captain for the 2026 IPL season.

A recent social media post by CSK featuring Gaikwad with the caption "With great power comes great responsibility" strongly suggests he will retain the captaincy. This comes after a disappointing 2025 season where CSK finished last in the points table, and Gaikwad himself played only five games due to an elbow injury, with MS Dhoni taking over the captaincy in his absence.

CSK Hints at Ruturaj Gaikwad's Captaincy for IPL 2026 Amidst Samson Rumors image

Gaikwad, who joined CSK in 2019 and debuted in 2020, has become a key player for the franchise. He first captained the side in 2024. The recent post seemingly confirms his continued leadership role, despite ongoing speculation about CSK's potential pursuit of Samson.