India, April 6 -- Chennai Super Kings, who finished bottom of the table in the Indian Premier League 2025 season, have once again endured an underwhelming start to their 2026 campaign. Ahead of this season, CSK brought in Sanju Samson, India's T20 World Cup 2026 hero, with huge expectations on his shoulders as the long-term wicketkeeper replacement for their legend MS Dhoni. However, that spotlight has quickly turned into pressure, with Samson registering three consecutive single-digit scores as CSK sit 10th on the table.

The marquee signing for Rs.18 crore, traded in from Rajasthan Royals, was part of a reshuffle that also saw key players like Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran move on from the franchise. The move is yet to pay dividends, w...