India, Nov. 30 -- Sanju Samson's transfer to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has become one of the key talking points ahead of IPL 2026. CSK traded Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran for Samson. The deal saw Jadeja return to Rajasthan Royals (RR) after more than a decade, having played the first two IPL seasons with the franchise.

The move could see CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad open with Samson in IPL 2026, which could be a huge boost to their title ambitions.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, R Ashwin weighed in on the probability of Samson opening with Gaikwad and felt that they would bring different qualities as opening partners.

"There is pedigree with Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson. Pedigree means you making quality runs and sustaining that...