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With the IPL retention window shutting down on November 15, teams will be looking to maximize this and retain their best players, while also trying to make trades. One of the biggest rumours going around is that Sanju Samson might leave Rajasthan Royals, with several teams vying for his signature. Initially, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were the team most rumoured to take his signature. However, recent reports suggested that Delhi Capitals are leading the race to sign him with Tristan Stubbs going in the opposite direction. However, CSK are back in the race. According to a report by Cricbuzz, CSK have reopened talks to sign Samson from Rajasthan Royals. It would not be a surprise if this is a high-profile trade deal, as the report points out that a big player from the five-time champions might be moving in the opposite direction to RR. The franchise have also asked this player if he would be comfortable with a move to Rajasthan Royals, and the situation is expected to be clearer in the next few days. RR owner Manoj Badale has recently arrived in Mumbai from London, and is expected to be keep his options open regharding Sanju Samson. He is expected to hold talks with multiple pfranchises including DC, CSK, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). ALSO READ: Will Gujarat Titans Trade Washington Sundar To CSK? MS Dhoni Key Part Of CSK's Core Plans CSK CEO Kais Viswanathan has confirmed that their talisman wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni will not retire before IPL 2026, and will be very much part of the squad. Dhoni has been with CSK ever since the franchise's inception in 2008, and is still playing even though he retired from international cricket way back in 2020. The Cricbuzz report states that MS Dhoni is involved in the planning stages for the upcoming IPL 2026, alongwith Kasi Viswanathn, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and head coach Stephen Fleming. A decision on their retentions and releases will likely be taken in a meeting to be held on November 10 or 11. A decision on Sanju Samson is also expected to be taken in this meeting. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Sports, Cricket and around the world.
