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Recently, there has been a lot of talk regarding Sanju Samson possibly moving from the Rajasthan Royals (RR) to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The five-time champions are reportedly interested in the standout batsman-wicketkeeper, but official talks with the Royals' management have yet to begin. Sanju Samson could be traded from RR to CSK and given captaincy responsibilities for the following three reasons.
1. Proven Winning Pedigree
Sanju Samson has time and again proven his capability as the skipper of the side. He took the team to the finals in 2022, after a long wait of 14 years, whereas he took the captaincy reins in 2021 only. Overall, he has won 33 games from 67 matches he has captained, with a 49.25 match-winning percentage. He has also overtaken Shane Warne to become the most successful captain of the franchise, as he has the most wins under his belt.
2. Seamless Succession as Wicketkeeper‑Captain
The role of a wicketkeeper is extremely crucial in today’s game, especially in white ball cricket. From depending on DRS to making field changes, the position holds immense power. Being the captain alongside being the wicketkeeper is not an easy role, and he can be the perfect successor for MS Dhoni, who has been doing the job for the team for so many years now, and has also been the reason for so many trophies in their cabinet.
3. Tactical Maturity Backed by Batting Brilliance
Many crumble under captaincy pressure, while many start to grow with added responsibilities. Sanju Samson can surely be one of those who start to grow multifold. He has been a pure match-winner with the bat, finishing games for his team on his own. His purple patch came to notice in 2024, where he smashed 531 runs in 15 matches with an average of 48.27 and a strike rate of 153.46. He will be the ideal pick to take up the leadership roles.
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