CSK wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson has been in a great patch at his new franchise. In the IPL 2026 season, Samson has emerged as a key performer for CSK. While he is challenging for the Orange Cap, among the top run-getters this season, former India player Sanjay Manjrekar isn’t happy with his physical fitness as well. Manjrekar has also asked him to take Virat Kohli’s help in this matter, as it would help him prolong his career as well.

After a slow start to the IPL 2026 season, Sanju Samson soon shifted gears. He has scored 402 runs in 10 matches so far for CSK, scoring over 57 while striking at a rate of 167. While Manjrekar didn’t deny that Sanju Samson is looking at his absolute best, he also wants him to take fitness more seriously as well.

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“I’m saying that about Sanju Samson as well, who’s also not a 25-year-old because he’s hit the peak of his achievements, just to sustain it. He could also do the same thing, because I see him also not being in peak physical condition,” Sanjay Manjrekar said on Sportstar’s Insight Edge Podcast.

“When you have a great example, like Virat Kohli, who has had such a long career. You know, just because he’s given fitness so much importance. He’s had tremendous skills, but he’s made sure that the body doesn’t let him down. Because that’s the one you can control,” he further added.

However, against the Delhi Capitals, Samson emerged as CSK’s warrior with the bat. He remained not out on a score of 82 off 52 balls, while playing a match-winning partnership with youngster Kartik Sharma. He was named the Player of the Match as CSK secured an 8-wicket win as well.