India, April 24 -- Cricket in India is not just a sport; it's a religion, and representing the national colours is the dream of every youngster sweating it out on the streets. The Indian Premier League campaign is more like a two-month festival for fans across the nation, and the noise of success on this biggest stage in global franchise cricket goes far beyond cricketing circles.

The hero of India's T20 World Cup 2026 triumph, Sanju Samson, has carried his blistering form into the season for his new franchise, Chennai Super Kings. Despite a rocky start under captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and struggles in the batting unit, Samson has repaid the faith shown in him by the team management, who secured him in a bumper deal of INR 18 crores from Ra...