Former India batter Aakash Chopra said CSK need an experienced wicketkeeper-batter like Sanju Samson "to carry MS Dhoni's legacy forward". His remarks follow reports claiming that CSK are interested in acquiring Sanju. Aakash opined that RR may seek either Ravichandran Ashwin or Ravindra Jadeja as part of a potential trade if Sanju were to move to the CSK.