Sanju Samson, who played a crucial role in India's T20 World Cup 2026 victory, is facing intense criticism from fans of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) following his disappointing performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Since joining CSK from the Rajasthan Royals, Samson has scored just 6, 7, and 9 runs in his first three matches, contributing to the team's three consecutive losses. Fans have expressed their frustration on social media, questioning his commitment and energy, with one fan urging him to step aside if he is not mentally engaged. The criticism comes after CSK's recent match against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), where RCB set a daunting target of 250/3, led by Tim David's explosive 70 off 25 balls. Despite some resistance from CSK's middle order, they were ultimately bowled out for 207 runs, unable to keep pace with the required run rate.