Ruturaj Gaikwad or MS Dhoni – who will take command in IPL 2026?Image Credit source: PTI

Before the IPL 2026 season, all 10 franchises have announced their retained and released players. Like every time, this time too some big names were released, while superstar players like Ravindra Jadeja and Sanju Samson were seen being traded. The retention was announced but after this a big announcement was made by 5-time champion Chennai Super Kings. The franchise has announced its captain for the next season and it is neither MS Dhoni nor the new star Sanju Samson who has joined the team. The reins of CSK have once again been handed over to Ruturaj Gaikwad.

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