While Chennai Super Kings are close to bringing Sanju Samson to Chepauk, their pursuit of Washington Sundar has met a dead end. The five-time champions had expressed their interest in bringing home the local boy, who is part of Gujarat Titans, as a replacement for R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. However, Gujarat have declined the offer as they expect him to play a vital role going forward.

After Chennai opened the trade talks with Rajasthan Royals about the swap deal involving Jadeja and Samson , they had been alternatively looking at other spin bowling resources to replace their highest-ever wicket taker. For a team that has centred its gameplan around spinners, the retirement of Ashwin and the exit of Jadeja means, they are without a prominent Indian tweaker. Afghanistan’s Noor Ahma

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