CSK is synonymous with Dhoni, IPL needs him, reckons Du Plessis

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season 2026, in one of the biggest trades in the tournament's history, Samson was traded from RR to CSK and will don the yellow colours at the price of Rs 18 crores. In turn, Sam Curran and seasoned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja were traded to the inaugural champions. While Jadeja's price will go down from Rs 18 crores (at CSK) to Rs 14 crores, Curran will continue receiving his existing fee of Rs 2.4 crores.

Pujara was also part of CSK in the 2021 edition when they clinched the title

Dhoni now plays for the Chennai Super Kings franchise in the IPL and has led the side to the title five times.

Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble said that the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are almost equal when it comes to being the "greatest team in IPL" history.

Head coach Gautam Gambhir reacted to former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's congratulatory post following India's T20 World Cup 2026 win, where 'Mahi' complimented 'GG', saying "smile looks great on you."

India made history on Sunday after defeating New Zealand in the T20 WC final, as they became the first team to defend their World title. India also went on to become the only team to win three T20 WC crowns.

Samson had a redemption story to remember, as he went from not being a part of the playing eleven in the start and having a frustratingly inconsistent form, he went on to play three of the most important innings of his career when it mattered the most, producing gems right from the virtual quarterfinal to the title clash against New Zealand. Tharoor also wished Samson for a new beginning in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK), a franchise he was traded to after years of association with Rajasthan Royals.

Indian men's cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir responded to his former captain and teammate MS Dhoni on the latter's congratulatory post on social media after Team India's win over New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.

History was made at Ahmedabad as India became the first team to secure three T20 World Cup titles, defend the title successfully and lift the title at their home, beating New Zealand by 96 runs. Dhoni, in his post, also hailed the final's 'Player of the Match' Jasprit Bumrah as a 'Champion bowler'.

India's World Cup-winning captains Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni, alongside International Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah, walked out at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad, with the T20 World Cup trophy on Sunday.