‘I Felt Like A Champion’: Sanju Samson In Yellow Jersey, CSK’s Latest Video Goes Viral | Cricket News

Sanju Samson flaunts his CSK jersey

‘I felt like a champion,’ said Sanju Samson in a video shared by Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday. The Kerala boy joining CSK has to be the biggest trade news of the year, given the emotions attached with the franchise, which has a rich legacy, and with Samson, who is the poster boy of Kerala cricket. In IPL 2026, CSK’s fanbase is going to spike when their newest recruit dons the yellow jersey and walks out at Chepak, rubbing shoulders with legendary MS Dhoni.

On Wednesday, CSK shared a video on Instagram in which Samson expressed his feelings after wearing the yellow.

“I have been waiting for this day. And I’m very fortunate that I’m going to wear the yellow jersey,” Sanju said.

“For a player who has built his reputation with elegance, resilience and consistency, being welcomed into the CSK setup marks a significant milestone. I felt like a champion. I felt like ok wow,” he added.

While CSK spent Rs 18 crore to acquire Samson, the blockbuster trade also marks a homecoming for Ravindra Jadeja, who returns to Rajasthan after 12 years with Chennai, where he played over 250 matches and became one of the league’s most seasoned performers. As part of the agreement, Jadeja’s fee has been revised from ₹18 crore to ₹14 crore, making the move beneficial for both the player and the franchise.

Samson also ends his decade-long association with the Royals. He joined RR in 2013 as a young talent and grew into the team’s central figure and captain. Except for the 2016–17 suspension period, he spent his entire career with the Royals before surprisingly asking for a move ahead of the 2026 season. The decision stunned many, given his long association with the franchise. Reports indicate Samson was seeking a fresh challenge, and CSK’s long-term leadership vision made them an attractive option.