CSK's Top XI for IPL 2026: Sanju Samson as Wicketkeeper-Batter, Sarfaraz Khan Excluded?
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CSK's Strongest XI for IPL 2026: Samson, Brevis, and Youngsters Lead the Charge
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News18•17-03-2026, 13:52
CSK's Strongest XI for IPL 2026: Samson, Brevis, and Youngsters Lead the Charge
•Chennai Super Kings (CSK) made significant squad changes for IPL 2026, adding 10 new faces and focusing on youth after a disappointing 2025 season.
•Sanju Samson joins CSK via a trade deal with Rajasthan Royals and is set to open the innings as a wicketkeeper-batter.
•Ruturaj Gaikwad will captain CSK and bat at No. 3, while India’s U19 World Cup-winning captain Ayush Mhatre is expected to open alongside Samson.
•The team features a mix of experienced players like MS Dhoni and Shivam Dube, alongside new international talents Dewald Brevis, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Rahul Chahar, and Matt Henry.
•Uncapped Indian all-rounder Prashant Veer was signed for Rs 14 crore, highlighting CSK's investment in young talent for the upcoming season.