Sanju Samson
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Robin Uthappa raises vital question regarding Sanju Samson after Shubman Gill's golden duck vs SA
Cricket | Dec 12, 2025, 11:31 PM ISTRobin Uthappa questioned India’s decision to drop Sanju Samson for Shubman Gill despite prior's prolific 2024 run. He criticised Gill’s approach since returning as opener and urged clarity with the 2026 T20 World Cup nearing.
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Shubman Gill continues to struggle in T20Is, will Sanju Samson get a chance in next game?
Cricket | Dec 11, 2025, 10:00 PM ISTShubman Gill might be the vice-captain of India's T20I team, but his form in the shortest format is worrying ahead of the T20 World Cup. He bagged a golden duck in the second T20I after scoring only four runs in the first T20I. Will Samson get a go at some stage in the series?
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Why is Sanju Samson not playing 2nd T20I vs South Africa in Mullanpur?
Cricket | Dec 11, 2025, 06:44 PM ISTIndia have once again dropped Sanju Samson from the playing XI for the second T20I against South Africa in Mullanpur. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side backed Jitesh Sharma for the role. India, in the meantime, didn't make any changes to their playing XI.
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Samson to stay on bench, Harshit to return? Predicting India’s likely XI for 2nd T20I against SA
Cricket | Dec 11, 2025, 08:37 AM ISTWicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson lost his place in the Indian T20I side in Australia and the Men in Blue went in with a similar batting order in the series opener against South Africa. With India 1-0 ahead in the five-match series, the hosts are unlikely to change their line-up for the second game.
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Why is Sanju Samson not playing for India vs South Africa in 1st T20I?
Cricket | Dec 09, 2025, 07:37 PM ISTSanju Samson has been left out of India's playing XI for the first T20I against South Africa at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. Jitesh Sharma has been preferred in the line-up but why is Samson not playing? Here's the reason:
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Sanju Samson OUT, Shubman Gill IN? India's probable playing XI for 1st T20I vs South Africa
Cricket | Dec 08, 2025, 06:33 PM ISTAfter a hard-fought ODI series, India and South Africa will lock horns in the five-match T20I series starting from tomorrow. As usual, the focus yet again shifts to India's playing XI and it remains to be seen if Sanju Samson gets a chance, even as Hardik and Gill are set to return.
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Sanju vs Gill or Sanju vs Jitesh? Captain Surya opens up on selection dilemma ahead of 1st T20I
Cricket | Dec 08, 2025, 05:46 PM ISTTeam India has a few selection calls to make ahead of the T20I series opener against South Africa, with Shubman Gill set to return to the national setup after being out of action for the last three weeks, while Hardik Pandya will also come back having fully recovered from his injury.
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Sanju Samson, Rohan Kunnumal break all-time Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy record within 12 hours
Cricket | Nov 26, 2025, 11:32 PM ISTSyed Mushtaq Ali Trophy got underway today and several records were created and broken on the opening day itself. Sanju Samson was part of a record as Kerala thumped Odisha by 10 wickets, chasing down 177 runs in just 16.3 overs.
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Sanju Samson named captain as Kerala announces squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Cricket | Nov 23, 2025, 10:07 AM ISTStar India wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson was named captain as the Kerala Cricket Association came forward and revealed Kerala's squad for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
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Sanju Samson can't wait to share dressing room with MS Dhoni, reveals his excitement
Cricket | Nov 21, 2025, 08:28 PM ISTSanju Samson expressed excitement at joining Chennai Super Kings and sharing the dressing room with MS Dhoni. Traded from Rajasthan Royals for Rs 18 crore, Samson brings experience, leadership, and batting firepower as CSK plans for life after Dhoni.
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Sanju Samson IPL record against CSK
Sports | Nov 20, 2025, 08:23 AM ISTSanju Samson will be donning the Chennai Super Kings yellow in less than four months as he switches over from the Rajasthan Royals after 12 years. Samson hasn't had the best of times playing against the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. Take a look at his record before he switches over to that side-
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League shows maturity when players, teams take tough calls: Saba Karim, Kumble on Jadeja's RR move
Cricket | Nov 19, 2025, 04:23 PM ISTRavindra Jadeja has moved back to the Rajasthan Royals from the Chennai Super Kings after 14 years in exchange for Sanju Samson, in one of the biggest trades in IPL history. As many as 10 player transfers took place ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.
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'Connection is with MS Dhoni': Mohammed Kaif offers opinion on Samson not being named CSK's captain
Cricket | Nov 16, 2025, 05:53 PM ISTFormer India cricketer Mohammed Kaif came forward and talked about why Sanju Samson was not announced as the new captain of Chennai Super Kings after he was traded to the side by Rajasthan Royals.
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How many total player trades have taken place before IPL 2026 - Check full list feat. Jadeja, Samson
Cricket | Nov 16, 2025, 01:41 PM ISTWhether it was due to a poor mega auction for some teams or players wanting to go to certain franchises, the IPL 2026 trading window was the busiest in recent years, with several high-profile players moving in and out of different teams before the deadline day.
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CSK confirm captain for IPL 2026 on retention deadline day after Sanju Samson trade
Cricket | Nov 15, 2025, 11:17 PM ISTSanju Samson has been traded to the Chennai Super Kings for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran from Rajasthan Royals. Meanwhile, CSK have confirmed their captain ahead of the IPL 2026.
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Sanju Samson officially traded to Chennai Super Kings, Ravindra Jadeja back to Rajasthan Royals
Cricket | Nov 15, 2025, 10:33 AM ISTCSK traded for Sanju Samson as Dhoni’s long-term successor, sending Ravindra Jadeja back to RR after 14 years. RR also gained Sam Curran. CSK’s top order is set, but they’ll target middle order options and an all rounder, possibly Cameron Green, in the auction.
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Why did Sanju Samson agree to join Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2026, leaving RR captaincy?
Cricket | Nov 15, 2025, 08:00 AM ISTSanju Samson left RR for CSK after growing unhappy with key player releases, losing his preferred opening role, and sensing reduced value in the setup. CSK’s interest and the chance to play under MS Dhoni offered him clarity, and a fresh start.
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3 most expensive player trades in IPL history
Cricket | Nov 12, 2025, 04:56 PM ISTThe Ravindra Jadeja-Sanju Samson trade between CSK and RR in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to be one of the biggest deals in IPL history. On that note, let us have a look at three most expensive trades in IPL history where teams made an all-cash deal only.
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Ravindra Jadeja wants Rajasthan Royals captaincy to accept trade deal involving Sanju Samson
Cricket | Nov 12, 2025, 04:35 PM ISTRavindra Jadeja may join Rajasthan Royals in a trade involving Sanju Samson, but has demanded captaincy as a condition. RR are considering his request, while CSK plan to retain Ruturaj Gaikwad as captain and revamp their middle order for IPL 2026.
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3 ways how CSK can cover Ravindra Jadeja-sized hole after all-rounder’s potential exit
Cricket | Nov 11, 2025, 06:39 PM ISTChennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals are at the final stages of getting the formalities for the Sanju Samson-Ravindra Jadeja done, in what will be a swap for the ages in the history of the IPL. While both teams get what they want, what CSK lose will be more than just one player in Jadeja.