Former CSK star Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that during his conversation with Washington Sundar, the Indian all-rounder seemed completely unaware of any such trade to the Chennai Super Kings and said that nothing was communicated to him by the Gujarat Titans.
The Chennai Super Kings had their worst season in IPL 2025 as they finished the season as the last team on the IPL points table. The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side could not finish well, as MS Dhoni took over the side after the CSK skipper was ruled out due to an elbow injury .
Gaikwad will return as CSK's skipper in 2026 and is expected to bolster their batting record. He will be backed by Mumbai youngster Ayush Mhatre, South African youngster Dewald Brevis, and New Zealand youngster Rachin Ravindra.