NEW DELHI: India\u2019s T20 World Cup hero Sanju Samson<\/a> has opened up on his much-discussed exit from Rajasthan Royals<\/a>, revealing that the decision stemmed from a simple realisation \u2014 his journey with the franchise had run its course.Now gearing up for a new chapter with Chennai Super Kings<\/a> (CSK) in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Samson made it clear that emotions won\u2019t cloud his focus when he comes up against his former side.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. <\/span>SUBSCRIBE NOW!<\/a>\u201cThis is the first time I will play against Rajasthan Royals, but I don\u2019t let emotions rule me on the field. I left Rajasthan Royals because I felt my time in the team was over. Even if we face them now, I will play my best cricket,\u201d Samson said. <\/p>\n Jay Shah calls 2019 to 2026 as Indian cricket’s golden period<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The highly anticipated clash will come early, with CSK set to face the Royals in their opening game of the season in Guwahati. While Samson admitted the occasion would feel \u201cunusual,\u201d he struck a balanced tone about the emotional aspect of the reunion.\u201cI don\u2019t think much about emotions on the ground as the situation dictates the game. But certainly before and after the match there will be emotions, as there are players and support staff with whom I have shared a long association,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n Samson\u2019s move to CSK has already generated significant buzz, not least because of the opportunity to share a dressing room with MS Dhoni. The Kerala batter revealed he has already spoken to the CSK legend and is eager to learn from him.\u201cI am really excited to be part of CSK. I had spoken to Dhoni bhai earlier and always had positive vibes. Spending close to two months with him will be a great opportunity to observe and learn,\u201d he said.Samson also fondly recalled the support he received from Chennai fans during the T20 World Cup. \u201cI was surprised by the support from the Chennai crowd. Maybe they see me as one of them. I don\u2019t want to disappoint them and will give my best for CSK,\u201d he said.Fresh off a stellar World Cup campaign, Samson now turns his focus to IPL 2026, determined to make a strong impact in yellow.<\/p>\nSamson eyes fresh start with CSK
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