Chennai, Nov. 15 -- Ruturaj Gaikwad will continue to lead Chennai for the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), quashing the rumours about Sanju Samson taking the captaincy role.

In the last edition of the cash-rich league, Gaikwad's campaign was cut short due to an injury, which prompted the management to hand the captaincy mantle to franchise icon MS Dhoni midway through the season.

Dhoni took control of the struggling five-time champions but failed to rescue the Super Kings from finishing at the bottom of the table for the first time in the tournament's history. With Chennai bolstering its squad to challenge for the title once again, Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson was acquired through a trade deal.

In return, Ravin...