IPL 2026 Trade Window: Is Washington Sundar Joining CSK? Here’s the Real Story
Gujarat Titans coach Ashish Nehra dismisses rumours of Washington Sundar’s trade to CSK ahead of IPL 2026. The all-rounder confirms he’s staying with GT.
IPL 2026 Trade Window: Washington Sundar Not Moving to CSK, Confirms Gujarat Titans
The trade window for IPL 2026 is heating up with social media abuzz about India all-rounder Washington Sundar moving to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) from Gujarat Titans (GT). Rumours about such a trade between the two franchises flew about and were taken to an altogether higher level by the fans, with Sundar being a Tamil Nadu native.
This leaves all speculations settled once and for all.
Gujarat Titans Deny Trade Rumours
According to Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra, such reports are baseless, confirming that the franchise has not made any trade plans involving Washington Sundar.
"There’s no truth in these reports. Washington is an integral part of our setup, and we’re looking forward to seeing him perform in IPL 2026," added Nehra.
According to sources within the team, GT considers Sundar a key player due to his ability to contribute with both bat and ball. He is being retained as a part of their bigger plan to maintain squad stability following changes in 2025.
CSK’s Interest: How the Rumours Began
Speculation about Sundar going to CSK started following unsubstantiated reports that both teams were exploring a swap deal during the trade window. It was considered that CSK was aiming to strengthen its spin department while also adding yet another Tamil Nadu star to his ranks.
However, insiders of both franchises denied that there were any formal discussions surrounding a trade. The buzz, according to them, arose from unconfirmed, informal talks and the fan-driven speculations.
Washington Sundar's Reaction
In reaction to the rumours, Washington Sundar, while addressing them, stated that he was unaware of any discussions for a trade and is fully committed to Gujarat Titans.
“I’m really happy with my development here. GT has given me great opportunities, and I’m focused on performing for the team,” Sundar said.
With the validation of Sundar's future with GT, the franchise seems to be building a balanced core geared toward IPL 2026 that can provide spin depth, middle-order stability, and all-round strength.
Bottom Line
Despite some rumors, Washington Sundar would never have joined CSK. The Gujarat Titans will see Sundar once again in their jerseys when IPL 2026 kicks off.
