Facing rajasthan royals

Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson is stepping into unfamiliar territory this IPL season, but the transition to the Chennai Super Kings already appears to have settled him. On the eve of their 2026 campaign opener against his former side, the Rajasthan Royals, Samson offered an unfiltered glimpse into his early days with the five-time champions, touching on culture, transition, and what lies ahead.

“Feels really good, feels really excited to be a part of a champion franchise. Lots to learn, lots to observe, and really excited, really very calm. I think this is something which I relate to very much. I think I am a very chilled-out person, very calm, but when it comes to business, I think we give our everything,” he said in a video shared by the franchise.

For Samson, the appeal lies not in the weight of CSK’s legacy but in how lightly it is worn. Despite the franchise’s success, he pointed to a dressing room environment that mirrors his own temperament: calm, composed, and quietly focused.