‘CSK captaincy must be changed’: Sanju Samson backed to take over from Ruturaj
Former cricketer Sadagoppan Ramesh has publicly suggested that the Chennai Super Kings should consider replacing Ruturaj Gaikwad with Sanju Samson as captain. This follows a period of poor performance for the franchise and ongoing debates about leadership stability.
Why it matters
Leadership changes in high-profile sports franchises significantly impact team performance and fan engagement in the Indian Premier League.
Chennai Super Kings have built their reputation on stability, but the franchise could be forced to make some major calls ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League season.The five-time champions have endured a difficult phase, missing out on the playoffs for three successive seasons. Their 2026 campaign was further complicated by skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad’s struggles with the bat, while the arrival of Sanju Samson from Rajasthan Royals sparked debate over whether CSK could consider a leadership change.Although CSK have traditionally avoided knee-jerk decisions, former India batter Sadagoppan Ramesh has now backed Samson to take over the captaincy if the franchise decides to move on from Gaikwad.Samson brings considerable leadership experience from his time at Rajasthan Royals.
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