CSK’s Birthday Wish for Sanju Samson Sparks Trade Buzz: On Tuesday, November 11, CSK’s official X handle surprised everyone by posting a birthday message for Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson. The post read: “More power to you, Sanju! Wishing you a super birthday!” and came with a cheerful graphic. But what really caught fans’ attention was how the message felt less like a simple birthday wish and more like a hint of something big, possibly the soft launch of CSK’s next major signing.
CSK’s “Super Birthday” Post Adds Fire To Sanju Samson Trade Talk
The timing of the post couldn’t have been more interesting. Just hours before, several reports claimed that the trade involving Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, and Sanju Samson was moving forward smoothly. According to those reports, all three players had agreed to the move, and the paperwork was expected to wrap up within 48 hours.
Under IPL rules, any trade has to be approved by the league first, and in Curran’s case, by the ECB as well. That’s why both CSK and Rajasthan Royals have stayed silent so far. Still, it’s rare for a franchise to post such a warm and enthusiastic message for another team’s captain, unless something’s brewing behind the scenes.
Given the ongoing speculation about Samson heading to Chennai while Jadeja and Curran move to the Royals, CSK’s “more power to you” caption feels like more than just a birthday greeting. It sounds like a little nod toward the team’s potential new wicketkeeper-batter and maybe even their future captain.
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More power to you, Sanju! Wishing you a super birthday! 🥳💛#WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/f2lE6pWkPy
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) November 11, 2025
Why the Move Makes Sense
From a cricketing point of view, this trade would be easy to justify. Sanju Samson has been among the most consistent top-order batters in the IPL over the last few years. He has scored over 4,300 runs at a strike rate close to 140 and led the Royals to the IPL 2022 final, maintaining a win percentage of over 51 as captain.
For CSK, who are looking ahead to life after MS Dhoni, Sanju Samson could be the perfect fit. At 31, he’s an experienced Indian wicketkeeper-batter with proven leadership skills – someone who could lead the next era of the Super Kings.
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The Chepauk Challenge Ahead
There’s one interesting twist, though. Sanju Samson’s record at Chepauk isn’t great, he has scored just 59 runs in five innings there, averaging 11.80 with a strike rate of 100. If the trade goes through, his first big challenge will be turning one of his toughest venues into his new home ground.
Fans Already See Him in Yellow
For now, nothing is official until the BCCI gives the final approval. On paper, Sanju Samson is still a Royals player. But on social media, and in the hearts of many Chennai fans, he’s already looking like the next Chennai Super King, ready to be welcomed with a whistle.
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