‘My time there was over’: Sanju Samson opens up on Rajasthan Royals exit, eyes fresh start with CSK | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] 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 […]
How Sanju Samson created a ‘spiritual place’ in dressing room after WI win | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] For someone who was looked at as dispensable not too long ago, Sanju Samson is suddenly in demand. One day, he is addressing conclaves and attending awards in New Delhi, the next day, he is flying back home to Thiruvanthapuram for an event. Just like the team desperately wanted him back as an opener, […]
CSK sign former KKR coach ahead of IPL 2026 | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] KKR training session (Swapan Mahapatra by PTI) NEW DELHI: James Foster, who previously served as both a fielding and assistant coach for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) between 2020 and 2023, has been appointed as the new fielding coach of Chennai Super Kings ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season. The former England wicketkeeper-batter […]
IPL 2026: No change to Guwahati games despite Assam polls, says BCCI’s Devajit Saikia | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Rajasthan Royals’ Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Mumbai: There will be no change in the IPL-2026 schedule in Assam, with Guwahati on track to stage three matches involving the Rajasthan Royals, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed to TOI after the Election Commission of India on Sunday announced the Assam elections in a […]
‘If he plays at No. 3..’: Former CSK star suggests ideal position for Sanju Samson | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Former India batter Suresh Raina believes that Sanju Samson should occupy the No.3 position for Chennai Super Kings in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 season, stating that the move would bring better balance to the team’s batting order.Samson heads into IPL 2026 in excellent form after an impressive campaign in the ICC Men’s […]
‘No one can tell MS Dhoni to sit out’: Ex-CSK star’s bold claim on dressing room reality | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Mahendra Singh Dhoni (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Former India batter Subramaniam Badrinath believes it would be extremely difficult for the Chennai Super Kings team management to leave MS Dhoni out of the playing XI in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League.Dhoni is set to return for Chennai Super Kings in the 2026 campaign, […]
‘What’s their connection with Guwahati?’: Former India cricketer questions Rajasthan Royals’ strategy | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Rajasthan Royals (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore) Aakash Chopra has raised questions over Rajasthan Royals staging three of their seven home matches away from Jaipur in Guwahati during the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. The former India opener said he finds it difficult to understand the logic behind the franchise shifting a large portion […]
‘I don’t see a point’: Cheteshwar Pujara questions MS Dhoni’s batting position at CSK | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Chennai Super Kings MS Dhoni (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) The batting position of MS Dhoni in the Chennai Super Kings line up has become a talking point in recent seasons. Fitness concerns have often seen the legendary wicketkeeper batter walk in much lower down the order, sometimes at No. 8 or even No. 9. As […]
‘There’s an extra added responsibility’: Sanju Samson sends emotional message to CSK fans | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] India’s Sanju Samson (ANI Photo) India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson opened up about the special reception he experienced at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, which has now become his home ground in the IPL following his move to Chennai Super Kings. The 29-year-old recently played at the venue during India’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup fixture […]
MS Dhoni not to play all IPL 2026 matches? Massive update emerges from CSK camp | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: As the IPL 2026 season approaches, the big question around MS Dhoni’s future has come up once again: will the Chennai Super Kings legend play every match this season? Dhoni, who will turn 45 later this year, is set to be available for CSK, but it looks unlikely that he will feature […]