Thatrom Thookrom: Sanju Samson thrills CSK fans with Tamil punchline
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IPL 2026: Sanju Samson thrilled CSK fans with a Tamil punchline at the ROAR 2026 event. His words and presence sparked massive cheers at Chepauk.
Sanju Samson gave Chennai Super Kings fans a moment to remember as he delivered a punchy Tamil line during the franchise’s ROAR 2026 fan event at Chepauk. The newly-signed CSK star instantly won over the crowd, with his words triggering loud cheers inside the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
The wicketkeeper-batter, who recently played a key role in India’s T20 World Cup 2026 triumph, was one of the headline attractions at the event. Introduced to fans after his high-profile move from Rajasthan Royals, Samson walked out to thunderous chants of “Sanju, Sanju” as CSK unveiled their squad for the upcoming season. Speaking to CSK’s media team during the event, Samson summed up his IPL approach in style.
- Sanju Samson#Roar26 #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/cXU3NuvtgO— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 22, 2026
“It’s simple, I will see the ball and hit the ball, and my aim will be to hit the maximum number of sixes.”
The Tamil punchline, delivered with confidence, drew an immediate and enthusiastic response from the Chepauk crowd, with the clip quickly going viral across social media.
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