Cricket
Sanju Samson’s move from Rajasthan Royals to Chennai Super Kings surprised everyone. But the real reason behind the switch is finally clear
RR owner Manoj Badale revealed that Sanju personally asked for a move. After a tough season, he felt it was time to start a “new chapter” in his IPL journey
Badale revealed that the journey had become overwhelming for Samson. After giving more than a decade to RR, he felt it was time to breathe and find new motivation elsewhere
The idea wasn’t sudden. Samson first spoke about moving on during a meeting in Kolkata towards the end of last season, well before any trade discussions began
Badale clarified that RR never forced the trade. There were no issues related to money, form, or management. The decision was entirely driven by Samson’s wish for change
Sanju Samson now joins CSK on his existing ₹18 crore deal, becoming one of their most expensive signings. RR respect his decision and fans now know the real story behind his departure