Speculation of Rift Inside CSK Rises After Super Over Loss
In the wake of Rajasthan Royals' defeat against Delhi Capitals during Super Over in IPL 2025 season, gossip on social media about whether or not team captain Sanju Samson is in a strained relationship with head coach Rahul Dravid has taken an interesting turn. Though nothing formal has been communicated, public feedback online has surged, citing differences in communication and faith between players and officials.
Super Over Strategy Raises Eyebrows
In the game that initiated the debate, Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer were selected to bat in the Super Over. Yashasvi Jaiswal was the next batter. Interestingly, Sanju Samson, who usually opens for the Royals, was missing from the line-up because of rib pain. In spite of this, doubts were raised when Samson seemed to stay close to the dugout during a pre-over consultation between Dravid and other players. Witnesses and reports say despite being summoned to come and fill the strategic chat, Samson remained behind, sparking conclusions that he chose against the batting offer.
Fans Express Support and Protest
The incident has generated a tide of fan reaction across the board. Some fans opine that this is evidence of existing tension between Samson and Dravid, a scenario alleged to have started during Samson's stint in the national team. Others have gone to the extent of asking Samson to quit the franchise, even contemplating a switch to Chennai Super Kings (CSK), claiming that he would be better appreciated there.
Criticism Aimed at Management Choices
The Royals' management has been faulted by several fans for supposedly benching their captain during decisive times. Promoting Riyan Parag specifically has been widely questioned, with assertions that the internal dynamics favor giving preference to individual players for promotion over cohesion within the team. The reasoning given by the fans is that such actions are a disservice to Samson's leadership as well as his consistent performance in the tournament so far.
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