Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowling coach Eric Simons compared Sanju Samson to MS Dhoni for his calmness and composure on the field. Simons said that Samson brings a calm presence to the team environment after the wicketkeeper-batter scored a century against Delhi Capitals (DC) to secure CSK’s first IPL 2026 win.
Samson faced heavy pressure and criticism after scoring single-digit runs in his first three matches for the Chennai-based team. The right-handed batter recorded scores of 6, 7, and 9. However, Samson played an outstanding innings against the Axar Patel-led team, silencing critics who questioned his recent form.
Eric Simons stated that Sanju Samson remained completely composed and showed no signs of panic after three failures. He also added that Samson is not far behind MS Dhoni among the calmest cricketers.
“I’ve had the privilege to spend many years playing, being involved with Dhoni, he’s one of the calmest cricketers I’ve ever come across. And Sanju Samson’s not far behind that, he just understands the game from that perspective, I’ve seen no panic, no sense of practising more, doing more, maybe even less," Simons said at the post-match press conference.
It’s Just Temporary if You Have a Bad Run of Form - Eric Simons
Eric Simons also stated that the team management never doubted Sanju Samson’s class. He added that for quality players, a bad run of form is temporary in the IPL, showing full confidence in Samson’s ability to bounce back.
“When you’ve got the class of a player like him, you know it’s just temporary if you have a bad run of form and sometimes it’s about luck, he got a great delivery from (Nandre) Burger at one game, it’s just the way it goes, one ball goes for four to the boundary, he edges one, he gets caught."
"So there was never any doubt that this was coming and I think the mindset of a cricketer of his stature is important, you’ve just got to keep trusting him, believing in your quality and certainly he’s got that sort of an abundance," the South African added.
Sanju Samson Destroys Delhi Capitals Bowling Attack
Sanju Samson smashed an unbeaten 115 from 56 deliveries, including 15 boundaries and four sixes. Ayush Mhatre scored 59, helping Chennai Super Kings post a strong total of 212 against Delhi Capitals. Axar Patel took the only early wicket that fell in the CSK innings.
Tristan Stubbs made 60 during the tough chase. Jamie Overton was the pick of the bowlers for CSK, taking four wickets for just 18 runs. Chennai Super Kings bowled out Delhi Capitals for 189, sealing a 23-run win at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Chennai Super Kings signed Samson in a trade deal involving Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran with Rajasthan Royals. Samson arrived with high expectations after winning the Player of the Tournament award in the recent T20 World Cup and leading India to the title.
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