Chennai Super Kings Eye New All-Rounder, Drop Samson from Plans

Chennai Super Kings have now eyed an Indian all-rounder in the IPL trade window. Their plans to get Sanju Samson have reportedly dropped, with the team going for a deal with the Gujarat Titans. In place of Ravichandran Ashwin, they want Washington Sundar to join the team.

The IPL Trade Window is currently open, and it is also the right time for the teams to make their moves. Amidst this, it is the Chennai Super Kings who are keen for some line-up changes. They have been in the headlines for a long time, for being involved in a deal with the

Now, it seems that the trade for Sanju Samson has been discarded, with CSK having other options. It is being reported that the team is looking for a replacement for Ravichandran Ashwin. For that, they have approached the Gujarat Titans to get Washington Sundar to their line-up for the next season.

1. Samson to CSK Talks

With the conclusion of the IPL 2025 season, there were talks within the CSK line-up to make some improvements. For this, the team waited for the trade window to open, and their primary target was Sanju Samson. Since it is unclear how many seasons MS Dhoni will play, they thought of having

There were several rumors all over the internet regarding the trade deal for the same. It was reported that the Rajasthan Royals demanded some players, which cost way too much for CSK to get Sanju Samson. Even in July, a CSK official gave a statement that the team was going to Sanju Samson if he was available.

, the Rajasthan Royals asked the Chennai Super Kings for one player in exchange for Sanju Samson. For this, they had given three options, which were Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, and Ruturaj Gaikwad. After this, no discussions took place for Samson to be a part of CSK.

2. Ashwin's Departure from CSK

Ravichandran Ashwin became a part of the Chennai Super Kings once again during the IPL 2025 season. He was bought by the team for an impressive total of 9.75 crore rupees, as fans were happy to see him back in the line-up. But his performances were not worth the money, as Ashwin was not able to take

After not being able to perform well, Ashwin made a tough decision on his career. He announced his retirement from the IPL, marking an end to his historic journey in the tournament. Ashwin's contributions in the IPL 2011 finals can never be forgotten by any CSK fan, as he helped the team to win the title.

, Ashwin decided to end his chapter in the IPL. He had already retired from international cricket in December 2024 and also retired from the IPL in the next few months. After this, he announced a new chapter in his career, making himself available for the other T20 leagues. As of now, in the Big Bash League for Sydney Thunder.

But Ashwin's departure from the IPL has also created a hole in the CSK line-up. The team will now be needing a spinner who could partner with Ravindra Jadeja. As the team has its home ground in Chennai, which is a spin-friendly pitch, they required a replacement for him.

3. Sundar in Place for Ashwin

According to recent reports, Washington Sundar is being targeted by the Chennai Super Kings in place of Ravichandran Ashwin. The trade deal between these two teams is yet to be confirmed, but it is supposed to be an all-cash deal. However, it is also necessary for the fans to stay tuned with CSK’s official page for further updates.

Washington Sundar in the IPL (Batting):

• Innings: 45
• Not Out: 12
• Runs: 511
• Average: 15.48
• Strike Rate: 126.17
• 50s: 0

While Washington Sundar may not have performed that well with the bat, the Chennai Super Kings are mainly targeting him for his bowling skills. Even as a part of the Indian team, he has managed to take wickets across different formats of the game. In the ODI series against Australia, Sundar was among the few wicket-takers for the Indian team in the first ODI.

Washington Sundar in the IPL (Bowling):

• Innings: 63
• Overs: 186.3
• Wickets: 39
• Average: 36.32
• Economy: 7.69
• Four-wicket Hauls: 0

If the trade deal gets finalized, Washington Sundar will add a lot of value to the CSK line-up for the IPL 2026 season. Being the perfect replacement for Ravichandran Ashwin, he comes as the best choice for the team, considering the pitch conditions at their home ground.