Srikkanth Names the "Right Replacement" for MS Dhoni in CSK

‘Sanju Samson right replacement for MS Dhoni in CSK, he’s quite popular in Chennai’, says Kris Srikkanth

Srikkanth, however, ceded that the Rajasthan Royals must find a way to retain Sanju Samson after having started a fresh Mega Auction cycle earlier this year with the team built around the Kerala star.

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Srikkanth names the "right replacement" for MS Dhoni in CSK

Srikkanth names the "right replacement" for MS Dhoni in CSK

Srikkanth names the right replacement for MS Dhoni in CSK - The Tribune

Srikkanth was speaking on his Youtube Channel. His comments amid media reports that Samson, who leads the Pink franchise, could switch to CSK and has asked RR to release him ahead of the next IPL season, reportedly due to a drift between him and head coach Rahul Dravid.

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‘Perfect Dhoni successor’ named by Kris Srikkanth — and it’s not Ruturaj Gaikwad

Kris Srikkanth has ignited IPL speculation by suggesting Sanju Samson as the ideal successor to MS Dhoni at Chennai Super Kings, citing Samson's exceptional talent and popularity in Tamil Nadu. While acknowledging Ruturaj Gaikwad as another captaincy option, Srikkanth believes Samson's strong brand presence makes him a valuable asset for CSK.