CSK Unveils IPL 2026 Squad: Samson Joins, Dhoni Retained, New Spinners & All-Rounders!

• CSK traded Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to Rajasthan Royals for Sanju Samson, who is seen as a potential future face of the franchise.
• Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement and Jadeja's trade led CSK to seek world-class spinners and a quality seam-bowling all-rounder.
• Legendary wicketkeeper and five-time IPL winning captain MS Dhoni has been retained for another season.
• Key retained players include Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), MS Dhoni (wk), and Sanju Samson (traded from RR).
• Major players purchased at the IPL 2026 auction include Akeal Hosein, Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma, Matthew Short, and Rahul Chahar.

Why It Matters: CSK reshapes its IPL 2026 squad with Sanju Samson, new talent, and MS Dhoni's continued presence.