Sanju Samson is the new ‘Chettan’ of Chennai and is already a fan favorite at the iconic Chepauk Stadium. This was evident when Suryakumar Yadav revealed that he will be in the squad for the match against Zimbabwe as loud cheers engulfed the country. The reason is simple: Samson will wear it Chennai Super Kings yellow jersey in IPL 2026 season.
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The wicketkeeper moved from Rajasthan Royals to the five-time IPL champions in an all-cash deal and is expected to play a big role as Chennai enters a new era. However, Samson keeps his ground and leaves CSK excited for a bigger target. Speaking to Sanjana Ganesan after the win over Zimbabwe, Samson said the T20 World Cup is the most important thing for him at the moment and he remains fully focused on his work.
“Yes, very happy (with cheers from Chennai.) I think I was very excited, but I keep that excitement a little bit aside. I think this (T20 World Cup 2026) is more important now and I really appreciate the moment. But as of now, I think I have to be here and fully committed,” Samson said.
WHAT IS IT LIKE BATTING WITH ABHISHEK SHARMA?
Samson was once again reinstalled at the top of the batting order with Abhishek Sharma, with whom he scored 502 runs in 21 matches. The duo put on 48 runs for the first wicket in 22 balls to set the platform for India’s score of 254 at Chepauk on Thursday. Samson scored 24 off 15 balls to give India the start they needed.
Samson said that communication with Abhishek is easy and he enjoys batting with the southpaw.
“Yes, we keep it very simple. He keeps asking me what’s going on with the wicket and I don’t tell him anything, just look at the ball and hit. I’m really enjoying batting with him. So we both complement each other very well. We’re very happy to give India a great start today,” said Samson.
India will take on the West Indies in Kolkata on Sunday, March 1, in a virtual knockout match with the winner advancing to the semi-finals.
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February 27, 2026 1:35 PM IST
