Ruturaj Gaikwad will continue to be Chennai Super Kings ' (CSK) captain for IPL 2026. In a social-media post, the franchise wrote, "Lead the way, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad," ending the speculations that Sanju Samson could be the captain.

CSK had traded in Samson from Rajasthan Royals in exchange for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. He comes with plenty of captaincy experience in the IPL but will not lead the franchise. It is understood, though, that he will open the innings.

LEAD THE WAY, CAPTAIN RUTURAJ GAIKWAD! #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/EawvX5k2yI — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) November 15, 2025

Gaikwad had taken over the captaincy from MS Dhoni at the start of IPL 2024. CSK, who had won the IPL 2023, finished fifth in 2024 and tenth in 2025.

Apart from Jadeja and Cu

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