IPL 2026 | Samson rises to the challenge as Super Kings get going, at last

When Chennai Tremendous Kings signed Sanju Samson forward of this IPL in a commerce from Rajasthan Royals, it was the fruits of a long-cherished dream for each side. Since its inception, CSK has been built around M.S. Dhoni, and the previous skipper will proceed to be the group’s flag-bearer.

However time waits for none, and Dhoni might be within the closing lap of his illustrious profession. In Samson, there may be one cricketer who comes near being prepared to hold that legacy ahead. For starters, the 31-year-old hails from Vizhinjam in Thiruvananthapuram — a coastal city that’s culturally and geographically nearer to Chennai. Extra importantly, his swashbuckling fashion of play, whereas nonetheless sustaining a peaceful manner on the sphere, sits effectively with the group’s ethos.