Sadagoppan Ramesh suggests Sanju Samson replace Ruturaj Gaikwad as CSK captain
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 11:28 AM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Former India batter Sadagoppan Ramesh has publicly proposed that Chennai Super Kings appoint Sanju Samson as captain for the upcoming IPL season. The franchise has failed to reach the playoffs for three consecutive years, prompting scrutiny of Ruturaj Gaikwad’s leadership. Statistics indicate Samson holds a 51.66% win rate as a captain across 67 matches, compared to a 42.42% win rate for Gaikwad over 33 matches. While Ramesh emphasized that a leadership change alone will not resolve all of the team's performance issues, he maintained that Samson is a viable candidate for the role. Gaikwad succeeded MS Dhoni as captain ahead of the 2024 season but has faced criticism regarding his personal batting strike rate and the team's recent tournament results. The franchise has not announced any official plans to change its leadership structure for the future.
- •Sadagoppan Ramesh recommends Sanju Samson as the new captain for Chennai Super Kings.
- •Chennai Super Kings has missed the playoffs for three consecutive seasons.
- •Sanju Samson has a 51.66% win rate as an IPL captain.
- •Ruturaj Gaikwad captained Chennai Super Kings to a fifth-place finish in 2024.
- •Gaikwad recorded the lowest powerplay strike rate among top-order batters in the 2026 season.
- 11:28 AMYahoo Sports — ‘CSK captaincy must be changed’: Sanju Samson backed to take over from Ruturaj Gaikwad
- 9:51 AMYahoo Sports — Sanju Samson vs Ruturaj Gaikwad: IPL captaincy stats as ex-India stars call for CSK leadership change
"As Chennai Super Kings prepares for the 2027 season, discussions emerge around the potential of Sanju Samson taking over the captaincy, especially with Ruturaj Gaikwad's performance raising questions. Former cricketer Sadagoppan Ramesh endorses Samson for his invaluable experience and impressive 50% success rate as an IPL captain. CSK must also navigate the future of their coaching staff and the legendary MS Dhoni.
"Former India batter Sadagoppan Ramesh backed Sanju Samson to replace Ruturaj Gaikwad as CSK captain for IPL 2027 after Chennai missed the playoffs for three straight years.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 11:28 AM‘CSK captaincy must be changed’: Sanju Samson backed to take over from Ruturaj Gaikwad
As Chennai Super Kings prepares for the 2027 season, discussions emerge around the potential of Sanju Samson taking over the captaincy, especially with Ruturaj Gaikwad's performance raising questions. Former cricketer Sadagoppan Ramesh endorses Samson for his invaluable experience and impressive 50% success rate as an IPL captain. CSK must also navigate the future of their coaching staff and the legendary MS Dhoni.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 9:51 AMSanju Samson vs Ruturaj Gaikwad: IPL captaincy stats as ex-India stars call for CSK leadership change
Former India batter Sadagoppan Ramesh backed Sanju Samson to replace Ruturaj Gaikwad as CSK captain for IPL 2027 after Chennai missed the playoffs for three straight years.
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