Ruturaj Gaikwad & Sanju Samson to open for CSK in IPL 2026

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, speaking at the IPL Captains Meet in Mumbai, said he will open for the team alongside wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson in IPL 2026. Samson had joined CSK from RR in a trade deal ahead of IPL 2026 auction for ₹18 crore. Notably, CSK will face RR in their IPL 2026 opener on March 30.