CSK Coach Backs Sanju Samson Amid IPL Struggles
CSK Coach Breaks His Silence On Sanju Samson's Form In IPL 2026: 'Not Going To Score Every Time'
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Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming has expressed confidence in Sanju Samson despite his slow start in IPL 2026, where he scored just 6 and 7 runs in his first two innings. Fleming emphasized that Samson's performance in T20 cricket can vary and that he remains a match-winner when in form.
- 01Sanju Samson scored 6 and 7 runs in his first two IPL 2026 innings.
- 02CSK coach Stephen Fleming remains confident in Samson's abilities.
- 03CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad is also struggling with the bat.
- 04Ayush Mhatre impressed with a 73 off 43 balls against Punjab Kings.
- 05CSK will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru next on April 5.
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) coach Stephen Fleming has come to the defense of marquee signing Sanju Samson, who has struggled to replicate his T20 World Cup 2026 form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. After a stellar performance in the World Cup, where he scored three consecutive fifties, Samson has managed only 6 and 7 runs in his first two matches for CSK. Despite these disappointing scores and the team's consecutive losses, Fleming stated that it is unrealistic to expect Samson to perform at peak levels every match. He noted that T20 cricket can be unpredictable and assured fans that Samson is training well and is capable of being a match-winner. Meanwhile, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has also faced challenges at the crease, scoring just 6 runs against the Rajasthan Royals and 28 against the Punjab Kings. Some commentators, including Michael Vaughan and Simon Doull, speculated that Gaikwad may feel threatened by Samson's presence in the team. On a positive note, young batter Ayush Mhatre has shown promise, scoring 73 runs off 43 balls against Punjab Kings. CSK's next challenge is against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 5, where Samson's past record against RCB includes 484 runs in 24 innings.
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Samson's performance is crucial for CSK's success in IPL 2026, affecting team morale and fan expectations.
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