The former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has released a viral video with Sanju Samson, hinting at a potential trade between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals.

Known for his humour and sharp cricketing analysis, Ashwin had delivered a perfectly timed Zinger in the midst of swirling IPL trade rumours.

In the latest teaser of ‘Kutti Stories with Ash’ the seasoned off-spinner turned the spotlight directly onto Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson asking him joking and curiously, if Chennai Super Kings move might be on the cards.

The teaser opens with Ashwin greeting Sanju Samson in Kerala, but the conversation quickly swerves into the heart of ongoing IPL trade rumours.

“I have a lot of questions to ask. But before that, I thought I’ll come directly and trade myself. I am happy to stay back in Kerala. There are a lot of rumours going on. Neither do I know of anything. So, I thought I’ll reach out to you and ask you. If I can stay back in Kerala and you can travel back to Chennai.”

Sanju covered his face in desperate attempt to control the laughter. Behind the humour, fans picked up on the layered possibilities. With reports suggesting that Sanju Samson is asked to release him ahead of the IPL 2026 auction and parallel whispers indicating Ashwin might exit CSK.

Notable, both Ashwin and Sanju Samson were part of the Rajasthan Royals till IPL 2024. The 38 year old Ashwin returned to CSK at the IPL 2025 auction for a whooping price of INR 9.75 crore.

Though he managed only seven wickets in nine wickets in nine games during the season, his value extended beyond the field and also serving as Director of Operations at the CSK Academy.

The light-hearted exchange between Ashwin and Samson has gone viral quickly, which added spices to the IPL trade rumours revolving between the cricketers.