‘My time there…’ Sanju Samson told why he left Rajasthan Royals, broke silence for the first time

Sanju Samson shares why he left Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson, who came into limelight with his brilliant performance in the T20 World Cup 2026, is now going to be seen in a new color in IPL 2026. Indian fans are eagerly waiting for his aggressive batting, but this time he will take the field in the yellow jersey of Chennai Super Kings and not Rajasthan Royals.

Samson, who was an important part of Rajasthan Royals for many seasons, changing the team has become a big news in the cricket world. Meanwhile, now Sanju himself has broken his silence on his decision and given a big statement, which has further intensified the discussion among the fans.

Sanju Samson, while talking to PTI, clearly said that he left Rajasthan Royals because he felt that his time in the team was over. He said that this would be the first time he would be playing against Rajasthan, but he would not let his emotions overpower him on the field.

Samson also said that even if his old team is in front, his focus will be only on giving his best performance. According to him, as a professional player, changing teams is a part of the game and he takes it as such.

Even though Samson is now a part of CSK, his connection with the players and support staff of Rajasthan Royals still continues. CSK’s first match in IPL 2026 will be against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati, which is also considered to be the most emotional match of this season.

Sanju Samson said that he does not think much about emotions during the match, because the situation of the game decides everything. However, he admitted that emotions will definitely come up before and after the match as many people close to him are present there.

After joining Chennai Super Kings, the most special thing for Sanju Samson will be sharing the dressing room with Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Samson said that he is very excited to learn from Dhoni and considers it a big opportunity for his career.

He told that he has talked to Dhoni before also and every time he got positive energy. According to Samson, spending time with a legendary player like Dhoni and seeing him closely is an invaluable experience for any player.

IPL 2026 is going to start from March 28, while Chennai Super Kings will start their campaign on March 30. In such a situation, Sanju Samson is completely ready to make a fresh start with the new team. Fans hope that Samson will create a stir with his bat this season and make CSK a strong contender in the title race. Now all eyes are on how Samson performs against his old team.