In the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026, there is a lot of discussion about Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson at this time whether he has already been traded? Or Rajasthan Royals are close to a deal. But, nothing is sure yet, but rumors are going on continuously.
According to Cricbuzz- Samson himself has demanded trade or release. After this, it was found that Rajasthan Royals have approached many franchises and asked if he would like to take Sanju Samson. The owner of the team Manoj himself is involved in these conversations.
“He is a captain who I want to win games for. That’s the best captain”
This one’s for you, Sanju Samson. pic.twitter.com/t1b1yohxj
– rajasthan royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 16, 2024
It is reported that in return, the names of some players have also been suggested which can be taken in lieu of Samson. It is also discussed that perhaps the Royals are close to a deal with a team.
The rumors of trade with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were also gaining momentum, but it is being told that Royals have sought one of Rabindra Jadeja or Rituraj Gaikwad, which is not ready to give CSK.
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Shivam Dubey’s name also came, but CSK does not want to leave him either. At the moment, it seems that Samson is difficult to go to Chennai, unless there is a big deal or purchase in auction. Whether or not their name will come in the auction, there is also no guarantee, because the trade talks with many teams are going on. In such a situation, another team can also take them.
Will Samson remain in Rajasthan Royals?
It may happen that Samson remains in Rajasthan Royals, because the player can only request, the final decision is of the franchise. It is reported that there have been differences between Samson and RR management on many issues, one of which was a decision to release Jose Butler. Samson had expressed his feelings about this earlier, but recently in a podcast he praised RR fiercely and praised young batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Overall, if the correct deal is not done, then Samson is likely to stay in the RR, but it is considered difficult to happen in the current situation.
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Samson had told Star Sports before the last IPL season- to let Butler go, it has been one of the most challenging decisions for me, during the England series I told him at dinner that I have still not recovered from it. If I could change one thing in the IPL, I would have changed the rule of releasing players every three years. The RR had decided to retain Shimron Hetmyer instead.
What do IPL auction rules say?
Once in the IPL, a player connects a team through a retain or auction, then he is contracted for three years with that team. In such a situation, this decision is not a player, but the franchise itself whether it has to be released or not. Legally Samson is still tied with Rajasthan Royals for 2027 seasons.
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