Ravichandran Ashwin believes Shubman Gill deserves a T20I spot despite intense competition from young talents like Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Priyansh Arya, and established players like Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma. Ashwin highlighted India's deep talent pool, noting that players like KL Rahul are sometimes overlooked.
Ravichandran Ashwin believes Shubman Gill deserves a T20I spot despite fierce competition from young talents like Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Priyansh Arya, and established players like Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma.
Chennai Super Kings wicketkeeper Sanju Samson sustained a finger injury while keeping wickets in an IPL 2026 match against Gujarat Titans. He left the field, with Urvil Patel taking over duties. CSK needs a significant win to keep playoff hopes alive.
Sanju Samson needs 23 runs to reach 500+ runs in IPL 2026, a rare feat for him. CSK's playoff hopes are slim after a loss, placing them seventh.
Rishabh Pant has been removed as Test vice-captain, with chief selector Ajit Agarkar stating the move aims to help Pant focus on his batting. Gurnoor Brar and Prince Yadav received surprise call-ups to the national squads.
Manoj Tiwary has questioned Ruturaj Gaikwad's captaincy for Chennai Super Kings, citing his batting struggles and suggesting Sanju Samson as a potential replacement. Tiwary believes Gaikwad needs to focus on his own legacy rather than filling MS Dhoni's shoes.
Chennai Super Kings' Sanju Samson and Sunrisers Hyderabad's Heinrich Klaasen had a heated verbal exchange after Klaasen's dismissal in their IPL 2026 match. SRH won by 5 wickets.
Sanju Samson surpassed MS Dhoni's record for most runs by a CSK wicketkeeper in an IPL season, scoring 477 runs. Dhoni's record of 461 runs was set in 2013. Samson achieved this milestone in 13 innings during IPL 2026.
Sanju Samson has clarified his commitment to Chennai Super Kings, emphasising his dedication to playing under captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. Despite trade speculation, Samson expressed his desire to contribute to the team and highlighted his strong bond with Gaikwad. He also shared his admiration for MS Dhoni, cherishing moments spent with the CSK legend.
Heinrich Klaasen has seized the Orange Cap lead with a stellar 69, propelling Sunrisers Hyderabad to the top. His consistent performance, averaging over 54, is remarkable given his batting position. Abhishek Sharma follows closely, showcasing explosive batting at the top. KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and Sanju Samson also feature prominently in the run-scoring charts, highlighting a competitive season.
Sanju Samson played a match-winning unbeaten knock of 87 runs. He led Chennai Super Kings to a comfortable eight-wicket victory against Delhi Capitals. Samson's composed innings, supported by Kartik Sharma, chased down the target with ease. This crucial win keeps CSK in contention for the IPL 2026 playoffs. Experts praised Samson's form and leadership.
Sanju Samson played a match-winning unbeaten knock of 87 runs. He led Chennai Super Kings to a comfortable eight-wicket victory against Delhi Capitals. Samson's composed innings, supported by Kartik Sharma, chased down the target with ease. This crucial win keeps CSK in contention for the IPL 2026 playoffs. Experts praised Samson's form and leadership.
Sanjay Manjrekar urges Sanju Samson to emulate Virat Kohli's fitness dedication for sustained success. Despite Samson's stellar IPL 2026 season with two centuries and over 400 runs for CSK, Manjrekar believes the 31-year-old wicketkeeper-batter can enhance his physical conditioning. He highlighted Kohli's longevity, attributing it to prioritizing fitness to complement his skills and prevent physical limitations.
Sanjay Manjrekar urges Sanju Samson to emulate Virat Kohli's fitness dedication for sustained success. Despite Samson's stellar IPL 2026 season with two centuries and over 400 runs for CSK, Manjrekar believes the 31-year-old wicketkeeper-batter can enhance his physical conditioning. He highlighted Kohli's longevity, attributing it to prioritizing fitness to complement his skills and prevent physical limitations.
Sanju Samson has silenced early critics with a stellar IPL 2026 campaign for Chennai Super Kings, earning praise from Aaron Finch. After a rocky start, the star batter has delivered crucial performances, including match-winning innings and crossing 5,000 IPL runs, proving his superstar status for CSK.
Sanju Samson has silenced early critics with a stellar IPL 2026 campaign for Chennai Super Kings, earning praise from Aaron Finch. After a rocky start, the star batter has delivered crucial performances, including match-winning innings and crossing 5,000 IPL runs, proving his superstar status for CSK.
Sanju Samson's unbeaten 87 against Delhi Capitals propelled him into an elite club with Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. His stellar performance, including two 100-plus partnerships against DC this season, secured a crucial win for Chennai Super Kings, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Sanju Samson's unbeaten 87 against Delhi Capitals propelled him into an elite club with Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. His stellar performance, including two 100-plus partnerships against DC this season, secured a crucial win for Chennai Super Kings, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Sanju Samson's unbeaten 87 steered Chennai Super Kings to a crucial victory over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. Prioritising the team's win over a personal century, Samson displayed remarkable composure and calculated aggression. His mature approach earned praise from cricket legends, highlighting his significant impact on CSK's playoff aspirations this season.
Ruturaj Gaikwad lauded Sanju Samson's match-winning 87* against Delhi Capitals, calling him the team's backbone. Samson's unbeaten knock, alongside Kartik Sharma's support, secured an eight-wicket win for CSK, keeping their playoff hopes alive. This victory propelled CSK to fifth place in the IPL 2026 standings.
Sanju Samson's stellar form propelled Chennai Super Kings to a crucial eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals. His unbeaten 87 anchored the chase, marking his second century partnership against DC this season. This win keeps CSK's playoff hopes alive, while DC edges closer to elimination.
Sanju Samson's stellar form propelled Chennai Super Kings to a crucial eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals. His unbeaten 87 anchored the chase, marking his second century partnership against DC this season. This win keeps CSK's playoff hopes alive, while DC edges closer to elimination.
DC opener KL Rahul has regained the IPL 2026 Orange Cap after scoring 12 runs against CSK. He now leads with 445 runs, narrowly ahead of Abhishek Sharma. Sanju Samson's unbeaten 87 propelled him to fifth place. The top five batsmen are separated by just 43 runs, promising an exciting race.
Chennai Super Kings reignited their IPL 2026 playoff hopes with a dominant win over Delhi Capitals. Sanju Samson's unbeaten 87 steered them to a comfortable chase after disciplined bowling. Now sixth, CSK need at least two wins from their remaining four games, including crucial ties against Lucknow Super Giants, to secure a top-four spot amidst a tight race.
