CSK captain for IPL 2027: Latest verdict on Ruturaj Gaikwad's future …

Ruturaj Gaikwad’s future with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) remains a concern for many cricket fans on social media. However, Ruturaj is all set to stay as the team’s captain, according to a recent claim strongly made by a journalist ahead of the IPL 2027 season.

IPL 2026 was another disappointing season for the five-time IPL-winning side, finishing 8^th in the ten-team league. During the campaign, Gaikwad’s performance as captain and as the team's opener was under the scanner, as in both cases he failed to meet expectations. fishroad-app.com

Who will be CSK's captain in IPL 2027?

Leading a team like the Chennai Super Kings, one of the most successful teams in the league's history, is itself a pressure task for Ruturaj Gaikwad. Additionally, he had to often sustain comparisons with the former skipper MS Dhoni.

CSK’s last trophy-winning moment was in the IPL 2023 season. Since then, the franchise has been in search of the seventh title.

In the presence of Sanju Samson, who was the captain of the Rajasthan Royals for multiple seasons, he was immediately positioned as a potential contender to replace Ruturaj Gaikwad as soon as the keeper-batter joined the team ahead of the IPL 2026 through a mega trade deal.

Sanju Samson or Hardik Pandya potent candidates to become next CSK captain?

There were rumours that Sanju Samson could replace Ruturaj as the captain, which did not happen and will not happen either ahead of the IPL 2027 campaign, as claimed by the RevSportz journalist Rohit Juglan.

Rohit, mentioning one of his previous ‘X’ posts, again claims that the Chennai Super Kings have no intention to sack Ruturaj Gaikwad from the leadership role, as the officials still have immense trust in him.

It is now widely speculated that CSK is pushing itself to confirm Hardik Pandya in the line-up. It will be another mega deal if the Chennai-based franchise is able to convince the Mumbai Indians to release Pandya.

As Hardik Pandya could move to Chennai from Mumbai, cricket fans have already started to consider Pandya as a potential threat to Gaikwad’s role in the franchise. If Hardik joins the team, with Sanju Samson as the keeper, will Ruturaj remain as the captain of the team in the IPL 2027 season?

Ruturaj Gaikwad to remain as CSK captain

Mentioning his previous social media post, where he said “no decisions as of now around CSK changing Ruturaj Gaikwad as captain”, which he shared on June 1, 2026, he said the same on July 30, 2026.

If Rohit’s claims are to be believed, then Ruturaj is all set to stay as the captain of the Chennai Super Kings for another season.

“As of July 29–30, whether Hardik Pandya comes or not, regardless of Sanju Samson's situation or how well he performs before the next IPL, or whoever else joins. CSK's decision is clear for now: Ruturaj will remain the captain. I said it yesterday, and I'm saying it again today: there is no discussion about changing Ruturaj Gaikwad as CSK's captain,” Rohit said in his recent YouTube video.

Wednesday evening at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow was much like the previous one. Windy, perhaps a little less cold, but still damp after a series of afternoon showers; the conditions once again tested the athletes. Despite the weather, India’s track and field and para athletics contingent continued their impressive run, adding more medals to the country’s tally.

The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the return of Murali Sreeshankar to the international stage after a career-threatening knee injury forced him to miss the Paris Olympics. The 27-year-old long jumper clinched his second consecutive Commonwealth Games silver medal with a best effort of 8.09m. While the mark was well below his personal best of 8.41m, the medal carried far greater significance than the distance itself.

“You know more than anyone what I went through in the last two years,” Sreeshankar said after the event. “This medal feels special, and it belongs to everyone who helped me during this tough phase.”

The focus, however, quickly shifted to what lies ahead. “I’ll cherish this for one or two days, but then soon after I’ll get back to work,” he added, with his sights firmly set on the upcoming Asian Games.

India also celebrated its third gold medal of the Commonwealth Games and a second in para athletics after Sharmila’s triumph the previous day. Dilip Gavit led a memorable Indian one-two finish in the men’s 100m T47, with Mohammed Basil taking silver.

“It was the perfect gift to my coach on the occasion of Guru Purnima,” said Gavit. “But the conditions were difficult. The body was cooling down quickly.”

For Basil, the medal marked a dream start to his international career. “This was my first international tournament and I just wanted to run my best and win something. I’m happy that I could contribute to India’s medal tally,” he said.

National record holder Parul Chaudhary finished fifth in the women’s 3000m steeplechase. Battling the challenging conditions, she admitted that things did not go according to plan.

“The conditions were not ideal for the steeplechase, but I’m not complaining,” she said. “The preparations were good, but on the day I couldn’t execute it.”

Parul will next compete in the women’s 5000m, where she will hope to bounce back and challenge for a podium finish.

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New Delhi [India], July 30 (ANI): Vice President CP Radhakrishnan congratulated Indian athletes Dilip Mahadu Gavit, Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath and Murali Sreeshankar on their medal-winning performances at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026.

In a post shared on X, the Vice President congratulated Gavit on winning the gold medal and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath on securing silver in the men’s 100m T47 event. He also hailed Sreeshankar for clinching silver in the men’s long jump.

“Heartiest congratulations to Dilip Mahadu Gavit on winning the Gold Medal, Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath on securing the Silver Medal in the Men’s 100m T47 event, and Murali Sreeshankar on clinching the Silver Medal in the Men’s Long Jump at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026," the post said.

The Vice President also praised India’s performance, highlighting the historic gold-silver finish in para athletics and Sreeshankar’s achievement of winning consecutive Commonwealth silver medals.

“India’s remarkable performances, including a historic Gold-Silver finish in para athletics and Murali’s consecutive Commonwealth silver medals, are a testament to the talent, determination and sporting excellence of our athletes. Wishing them continued success as they bring greater glory to the nation," it added.

Meanwhile, India had a strong Day 7 at the Commonwealth Games 2026, winning three medals, one gold and two silver, and securing at least six more medals in boxing.

Dilip Mahadu Gavit won gold in the men’s T47 100m with a Games record time of 10.71 seconds, while Mohammed Basil Morssinganakth took silver to complete India’s one-two finish. Murali Sreeshankar also won silver in men’s long jump, becoming the first Indian male long jumper to win two Commonwealth Games medals.

Six Indian boxers, Sakshi Choudhary, Jaismine Lamboria, Arundhati Choudhary, Sachin Siwach, Ankush Panghal and Narender Berwal, reached the semifinals, guaranteeing at least six more medals.

India also progressed in several athletics and lawn bowls events, while recording mixed results in swimming and para-athletics. At the end of Day 7, India had 15 medals in total, three gold, nine silver and three bronze. (ANI)

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