Sanju Samson’s IPL paycheck four times more than MS Dhoni amidst CSK interest

You might soon see Sanju Samson joining hands with MS Dhoni, as multiple reports have stated that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are interested in the Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain during the IPL trade. It has not yet been confirmed whether Samson is thinking about leaving the Royals, despite reports that other teams are vying for his services.

Samson's career has been significantly impacted by the Rajasthan Royals. They found him in 2013, gave him his first IPL contract, and helped him develop his skills. He was called up to the Indian team for the white-ball series during the England trip as a result of his outstanding performances for the team, and in 2015, he made his debut for his country against Zimbabwe.

After being brought back by RR at the IPL 2018 mega-auction, Samson has continued to play a significant role. RR reaffirmed their belief in his leadership and batting ability by retaining him for an incredible ₹18 crore ahead of the IPL 2025 mega-auction.

Should CSK decide to hire Samson, they will have to pay at least ₹18 crore, if not more, to hire him. The Kerala batter is anticipated to be developed as MS Dhoni's long-term replacement as the team's captain, should the transition come to pass.

Sanju Samson Out-Earns MS Dhoni in IPL by four times

Remarkably, Sanju Samson's current IPL salary is four times that of MS Dhoni. Prior to the 2025 mega-auction, CSK was able to classify Dhoni as an "uncapped player" because he had resigned from international cricket more than five years prior. Because of this, the franchise was able to keep him for merely ₹4 crore.

Dhoni, on the other hand, made ₹12 crore for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 IPL seasons. However, the renowned captain consented to a hefty wage reduction before IPL 2025.

Given that Dhoni might be in his final season or two, it seems like CSK is already making plans for the future, and Sanju Samson has become a strong candidate to continue the tradition.

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