New Delhi: Sanju Samson Enjoyed a spectacular ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, playing a key role in India’s title win. After an impressive campaign, the wicketkeeper-batsman is now focusing on a new challenge — the IPL — and that too with a new team. Chennai Super Kings.Representing. Rajasthan Royals For more than a decade, Samson will don CSK’s colors in IPL 2026 after being traded last year. The right-hander will also share the dressing room with the legendary. MS Dhoni.
Recently, during an exhibition match between CSK veterans and current players, Samson took on spin great Muttiah Muralitharan – a moment that fans found special and emotional.With Samson at the crease, Dhoni behind the stumps, and Muralitharan bowling, the atmosphere became electrifying with every ball.Samson defended Muralidharan’s first ball and then blocked the second ball as well. On the third delivery, he comes down the track looking for a big hit but Dhoni collects the ball and misses it completely, almost affecting the stumping.There was a shared laugh between Samson and Dhoni after the near dismissal, much to the delight of the crowd.Samson made sure not to waste the next opportunity, as he came back strongly to hit Muralidharan for a big six.After the match, Dhoni felicitated T20 World Cup winners Samson, Shivm Dubey, and U-19 World Cup-winning captain Ayush Mahatre during CS’s pre-season fan event in Chepauk. They presented special souvenirs as part of the celebrations.India won the T20 World Cup 2026 title by defeating the New Zealand national cricket team by 96 runs in the final in Ahmedabad. It was India’s third T20 World Cup title, having previously won in 2007 and 2024.Five-time champions CSK will begin their IPL 2026 campaign on March 30 against Rajasthan Royals at the Bursapara Cricket Stadium. CSK last lifted the IPL trophy in 2023 and finished at the bottom of the points table last season.
