Chennai Super Kings have endured a difficult run in recent IPL seasons, missing the playoffs in three consecutive editions of the tournament. The Chennai-based franchise also recently ended its 18-year association with head coach Stephen Fleming, who guided the team to five IPL titles.
— Mahi Patel (@Mahi_Patel_07) August 17, 2026
A fake post on X claimed that Sanju Samson called Ruturaj Gaikwad a “poor captain” and said he wanted to lead Chennai Super Kings. also claimed that Samson blamed Gaikwad for CSK’s lack of recent success. However, no credible interview or media report supports these remarks.
Ruturaj Gaikwad Yet to Lead CSK to IPL Playoffs
Ruturaj Gaikwad became CSK captain before the 2024 season after taking over from legendary skipper MS Dhoni. The team finished fifth that year and missed the playoffs. In 2025, Gaikwad played only five matches before an injury ruled him out, with Dhoni taking charge for the rest of the season.
With the bat, Gaikwad has scored 1,042 runs in 33 innings as captain at an average of 35.16 and a strike rate of 138.40. He has recorded one century and eight fifties as captain, with his highest score of an unbeaten 108 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 2024 season.
Sanju Samson Makes Strong Start at Chennai Super Kings
Samson finished his first season with CSK as one of their leading batters, scoring 477 runs in 14 matches at an average of 43.46 and a strike rate of 165.62, including two centuries. He adapted quickly after moving away from his long-standing role at Rajasthan.
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