IPL 2026: Jaiswal to Lead RR, Dhoni Likely to Retire, Samson to Join CSK? As the IPL 2026 trade window opens on the first week of July, several notable rumors have begun to circulate, suggesting a significant restructuring of the teams.
Reports suggest that Yashasvi Jaiswal will take over as captain for the Rajasthan Royals this IPL season. After consistently beating on the field and emerging as one of the brightest young stars in India, Jaiswal’s elevation to captain is starting to be recognized as a significant investment in RR’s future planning.
Meanwhile, MS Dhoni is likely retiring before IPL 2026. The CSK legend has been the lifeblood of CSK since they joined the IPL in 2008, and he may well finally be closing out an illustrious IPL career. While he has not made an official announcement just yet, retirement seems imminent, and the CSK team is likely prepping for a leadership transition.
Another rumor that is gaining traction is that CSK will sign Sanju Samson for IPL 2026 and he will take the role of vice-captain, as well as wicketkeeper-batter, to fill a gap after Dhoni’s departure.
In related news, Shivam Dube and Ravichandran Ashwin are likely to stay with CSK. Both played a vital role for the franchise in the previous seasons, and current indications show CSK wants to retain them for the 2026 season.
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The trade window is just a few days away, so we can only await the announced news. Nonetheless, whether it happens or not, IPL 2026 is likely going to be the most newsworthy season in recent memory.
