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Sanju Samson, fresh from T20 World Cup heroics, revealed his Rajasthan Royals departure was a mutual feeling of a journey's end. He's now eager to learn from MS Dhoni at Chennai Super Kings, promising to play his best against his former team despite the unusual opening fixture. Samson aims to repay Chennai's fan support.
NEW DELHI: India’s T20 World Cup hero Sanju Samson has opened up on his much-discussed exit from Rajasthan Royals, revealing that the decision stemmed from a simple realisation — his journey with the franchise had run its course. Now gearing up for a new chapter with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Samson made it clear that emotions won’t cloud his focus when he comes up against his former side. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
SUBSCRIBE NOW! “This is the first time I will play against Rajasthan Royals, but I don’t let emotions rule me on the field. I left Rajasthan Royals because I felt my time in the team was over.
Even if we face them now, I will play my best cricket,” Samson said. The highly anticipated clash will come early, with CSK set to face the Royals in their opening game of the season in Guwahati. While Samson admitted the occasion would feel “unusual,” he struck a balanced tone about the emotional aspect of the reunion.
“I don’t think much about emotions on the ground as the situation dictates the game. But certainly before and after the match there will be emotions, as there are players and support staff with whom I have shared a long association,” he added. Samson eyes fresh start with CSK Samson’s move to CSK has already generated significant buzz, not least because of the opportunity to share a dressing room with MS Dhoni.