According to reports, Samson has asked RR to either trade or release him. Samson, who was retained for ₹18 crore last season, has been with the franchise since 2013. Head coach Rahul Dravid is yet to make a final decision on the matter amid differences between the skipper and the management.
“I feel Riyan Parag is the reason. If you consider him for captaincy, how do you expect someone like Samson to stay?," said Badrinath on his YouTube channel.
Samson later resumed full-time captaincy but suffered a side strain against Delhi Capitals (DC). The injury forced him to miss a few matches, allowing Parag to take charge for another stint later in the season.
Sanju Samson Could Be the Like-For-Like Replacement for MS Dhoni - Subramaniam Badrinath
“If Sanju Samson does come to CSK, then he could be the like-for-like replacement for MS Dhoni. Samson is a batter who can bat in the top three or four spots in the batting order. He is not someone who could fit in the number five or six spot in the playing XI. CSK are strong in those areas of the playing XI. Mhatre is settled, Gaikwad is settled, Brevis is settled," Badrinath said.
Ruturaj Gaikwad Is the Captain - Subramaniam Badrinath
Badrinath said that Chennai Super Kings may hesitate to sign Sanju Samson due to captaincy considerations. He added that Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has led the team for just one season, might be affected if the leadership role were handed to Samson.
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