Things change very quickly in sports. A team or a player will be hailed one day and the same team or player would be ridiculed a few days later.
There is no better example of this than what is happening with Sanju Samson currently. The star batter was being showered with all the praise and love for his majestic show during the T20 World Cup.
However, things have gone downwards ever since the Indian Premier League began. The 31-year-old was expected to carry his good form from the World Cup into the new season of the IPL.
CSK are languishing at the bottom of the points table after suffering three successive defeats. Samson's life at CSK is also off to a terrible start as he been dismissed on the scores of 6,7 and 9 in these three games. While there are numerous reasons for CSK's failures, what is irking the CSK faithfuls is how Samson is carrying himself on the field!
A CSK fan highlighted this on X and vented his frustration, directly tagging Samson in his post. He claimed the player looked disinterested and lacked energy, intent, and fight.
Dear @IamSanjuSamson,
— Madras Man (@newbatsman) April 5, 2026
If you're not mentally in it, then step aside for a few games. This isn't just about runs anymore. Your body language is screaming disinterest. Every time the camera's on you, you look frustrated and disconnected. Honestly, I've never seen you smiling even… pic.twitter.com/L7bFl0uJbf
Sanju Samson for CSK:
— ???????????????????? (@screwgauge77) April 5, 2026
7(8) vs RR
8(9) vs PBKS
9(6) vs RCB
Bro never disappoints with single digit scores pic.twitter.com/0LYutLQOqx https://t.co/AmXhf3eGfc
???? CSK'S WORST DECISIONS EVER ????????
— Muffatball vikrant (@Vikrant_1589) April 5, 2026
Trade Sanju Samson for Jadeja????
Releasing Matheesha Pathirana ????
Spending 28 CR on Prashant & Karthik ????
Replacement? Injured Spencer Johnson ????
No clear captaincy plan ????♂️
Middle order complete unstable ????
Bowling attack lost its identity ????… pic.twitter.com/j5CmtAppNK
Sanju Samson in CSK so far:
— The Brevis (@Ben10Brevis) April 5, 2026
• Struggling to contribute with the bat
• Not actively involved in field strategy
• 0 communication with bowlers
• Stands like dummy behind the wickets
People will argue he's not the captain, but then why did CSK bring him in? As a senior and… pic.twitter.com/6FfkgOM4EN
Biggest disappointment of CSK so far - Sanju Samson & Ruturaj Gaikwad.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 5, 2026
- Ellis injured, then you sign another bowler who is doing rehab then you can't expect bowlers to win games, these two should be having 500+ seasons or else CSK will keep losing, it will be lucky if CSK win… pic.twitter.com/FQcOrwdXbq
Flemming Backs Samson
As Samson faces the ire of the fans, he has found support in team head coach Stephen Fleming.
“It's difficult when you've been at a franchise for some time, and even though he probably feels pretty comfortable, there's still an element of belonging," Fleming said after the team's loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. "He's going through the process of connecting with this team, and the team has had five or six changes, so it's not a settled side."
“So there's a little bit of work to be done off the field, which we're doing, just to make the bonds a bit tighter. But he's fine. He's fitted in really well. He's desperate for some runs and to contribute, along with Ruturaj and the other senior players.” added the 53-year-old.
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