Sanju Samson reveals funny nickname that Rajasthan Royals has given captain Steve Smith

Rajasthan Royals (RR) wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson is one of brightest cricketing talents in country. Sanju Samson has got a very few opportunities at international level despite performing consistently in domestic circuit as well as Indian Premier League (IPL). However, Kerala batsman hasn't been able to capitalize on limited opportunities that he has got.

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Sanju Samson reveals story behind Steve Smith's moniker

On Tuesday, Sanju Smason was in a conversation with RR spin consultant and New Zealand spinner Ish Sodhi on Rajasthan Royals podcast where he revealed story about his captain Steve Smith getting moniker 'Chachu'. Sanju Samson said that it all started with Brad Hodge, who used to call Steve Smith ‘Chachu’ and when Hodge left, he started calling Steve Smith ‘Chachu’.

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Sanju Samson furr said that in return Steve Smith also started calling him ‘Chachu’ and added that y both really enjoy and continue calling each or that. Sanju Samson also heaped a lot of praise on Steve Smith. Samson said that he shares a very good relationship with Steve Smith. He also said that former Australia captain has one of best brains in world cricket and all of m enjoy a lot playing under him.

Sanju Samson pointed out how he likes to observe likes of Steve Smith, wicketkeeper Jos Buttler and all-rounder Ben Stokes preparing for games. He said that he observes Buttler especially given he too is a wicketkeeper-batsman. Samson furr said that Buttler is always working on his skills and his game and never sits idle. He’s eir working on his keeping, batting in nets or running around park. Samson went on to say that he loved to observe how he thinks and prepares as a keeper before a game.

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Sanju Samson dreamt of his field position being changed by CSK captain MS Dhoni

In a recent chat with Chennai Super Kings's (CSK) social media presenter Rupha Ramani, Sanju Samson talked about his early days in Indian dressing room when he rubbed his shoulders with MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. Rajasthan Royals star reveals that he was shy to approach Indian team's stalwarts like MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli in his early days and revealed his dream come true moment during his time with India A team. Sanju Samson reveals that he had a dream about CSK captain, MS Dhoni, asking him to change his position on field and MS Dhoni, who captained India A for final time during a tour match against England, asked IPL star to change his position in slip cordon. 

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