Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are the two most successful teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL), each with five IPL championships. Additionally, Sam Curran claims that the team’s success may be attributed to their dedication to all of the club’s employees, not just the players.
Ahead to IPL 2025, Curran discussed CSK’s loyalty in an interview with former England captains Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton on the Sky Cricket Podcast.
He provided an example of how they still have coaches and support staff who have been with the team since the first season in 2008.
Curran stated on the Sky Cricket Podcast, “I think it’s probably linked to their loyalty that Chennai and Mumbai have won five trophies [each].”
“I spoke with the coaches during training the other day, and a few of them mentioned that they have been in operation since 2008.”
“I had about 12 or 14 WhatsApp messages from everyone who was here in 2020 when I was picked up in the auction, and I believe it’s the little things that make you appreciate [being here].”
“I believe Chennai has demonstrated why they are the most successful franchise, but sometimes franchise cricket can be a little bit, ‘Oh, you turn up and I guess you play the tournament and you go on to the next one.'”
Curran participated in 15 IPL 2020 and 2021 games for CSK, helping the team win the 2021 IPL championship. He cost INR 2.4 crore to CSK at the IPL 2025 mega auction.
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