The CSK head coach, Stephen Fleming, admitted that they are now preparing for the future without MS Dhoni. This shift became clear at the IPL 2026 Auction in Abu Dhabi when CSK took a bold and difficult call. Before the auction, they parted ways with one of their biggest match-winners, Ravindra Jadeja, and traded him to the Rajasthan Royals in exchange for Sanju Samson.
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Stephen Fleming said at the IPL 2026 Auction in Abu Dhabi, as quoted by India Today: “For us, the opportunity was there. We felt we were still a little bit light in our opening batting. And we were also looking at the fact that at some point, MS will move on.”
CSK bet on Sanju Samson for stability, leadership, and the future beyond MS Dhoni
He brings stability at the top and offers a natural option to take over responsibilities when required behind the stumps and as a captain as well.
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CSK break tradition with bold youth-first strategy at IPL 2026 Auction
For many years, CSK was known for trusting senior players and sticking with proven performers. That approach brought them a lot of success. But now, the team is starting to look different after the past few poor seasons. The current CSK squad is much younger than before, which is a clear sign that the franchise is planning for the long term and will make a strong comeback in 2026.
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