Early Conversation About CSK
- Ruturaj Gaikwad, who serves as captain of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), disclosed that Sanju Samson expressed interest in joining the team three years ago.
- Ruturaj explained that the discussion happened about three years ago when both players were in England. During that time, Sanju asked about the CSK dressing room and team environment. He wanted to understand the atmosphere within the franchise.
Ruturaj’s Perspective on CSK
- Ruturaj said that his focus at that time was only on playing for CSK. He did not think about captaincy.
- He described the CSK environment as positive and supportive. He also mentioned that as a South Indian player he felt a strong connection to the team. He encouraged Sanju to join CSK if an opportunity became available.
Sanju Samson’s Response
Sanju responded clearly during that conversation. He said he did not want to join the team only for a leadership role.
Instead he expressed his willingness to:
- Join CSK purely as a player
- Play under Ruturaj’s captaincy
- Contribute to the team without conditions
He also stated that he would accept the opportunity whenever it came and would not miss it.
Present Situation
- Ruturaj noted that the situation discussed earlier has now become reality. Sanju has joined CSK fulfilling what he had expressed years ago.
- This development shows that Sanju has been interested in the team for a long time and is now willing to join the team in any capacity.
