Sanju Samson News

Captain Sanju Samson's relationship with Rajasthan Royals has not exactly been the way it used to be and he has decided to part ways with the franchise. According to an ESPNcricinfo report, Sanju Samson has told Rajasthan Royals that he wants to be released ahead of the upcoming auction for IPL 2026 season.  The report added that Samson informed the RR management of his intention immediately after IPL 2025 ended. Royals haven't given Samson a definitive answer but it's very unlikely that India wicket-keeper batter will stay at the franchise. Let's take a look at Sanju Samson's IPL journey, records and more:

After a disappointing IPL 2025 season, where Rajasthan Royals (RR) finished ninth with 8 points from 14 matches and failed to qualify for the playoffs, skipper Sanju Samson has decided to part ways with the franchise. Samson has told Rajasthan Royals that he wants to be released ahead of the upcoming auction for IPL 2026.  Not only Sanju, the inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals are likely to release several under-performing players before the IPL 2026 auction and buy some impactful performers. Here's list of players Rajasthan Royals might release before the IPL 2026 auction:

Sanju Samson is reportedly going to leave Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2026. Here are three potential replacements for the Rajasthan Royals skipper.

Sanju Samson had aggregated 285 runs at a strike rate of 140.39 in nine innings during IPL 2025. KKR didn't have a recognized Indian wicketkeeper-batter in IPL 2025. Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed 252 runs, including the fastest-ever IPL century by an Indian.

Sanju Samson has formally requested Rajasthan Royals to trade or release him ahead of the IPL 2026 mega auction. Chennai Super Kings are keen to sign Samson but RR insist on a two-player swap instead of a cash-only deal. If talks fail, Samson is likely to enter the IPL 2026 auction, sparking a multi-franchise bidding war.

The Chairman of the South Zone selection committee, Thalaivan Sargunam Xavier, explained the reasoning behind Samson's omission. Rumors around Samson’s future in the Indian Premier League have also been circulating. Samson’s second successive omission from the domestic circuit, following his exclusion from Kerala’s squad during the last edition of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Over the years, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen numerous player trades. These trades, involving player swaps or all-cash deals, have changed the composition and strategies of the teams in the past IPL seasons. Once again, the IPL trading window is open and the franchises like Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) & others have started to approach star India players like Sanju Samson and KL Rahul for the trade. Let's take a look at list of all major trade deals for MI, CSK, RCB and others in IPL history:

Rajasthan Royals (RR) had a challenging IPL 2025 season as they finished ninth with 8 points from 14 matches and failed to qualify for the playoffs. The inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals retained their star players Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer and Sandeep Sharma but they flattered to deceive in IPL 2025 season. After their disappointing performance in the 2025 season, Rajasthan Royals are likely to release several under-performing players before the IPL 2026 auction and buy some impactful performers. Here's list of players Rajasthan Royals might release before the IPL 2026 auction:

Over the years, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen numerous player trades. These trades, involving player swaps or all-cash deals, have changed the composition and strategies of the teams. Once again, the IPL trading window is open and five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have shown interest in bringing India wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson in their camp before the IPL 2026 season. In the past few weeks, the chatter linking Sanju with Chennai Super Kings has been prominent on social media. Several CSK fan clubs have been discussing the prospects of having Rajasthan Royals' captain Sanju Samson in their franchise during the IPL 2026 trade window. If Sanju indeed joins CSK, it will be one the biggest trade in IPL history after Hardik Pandya's unexpected move to Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans. Let's take a look at list of all major trade deals for MI, CSK, RCB and others in IPL history:  

Rajasthan Royals’ captain Sanju Samson became the most expensive player at the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) auction after an intense bidding.     

Over the past week, the chatter linking Sanju Samson with Chennai Super Kings has been prominent on social media.  

The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) will hold the KCL 2.0 auction in Thiruvananthapuram on July 5. After missing the inaugural 2024 season of the KCL due to international commitments, where he only served as the league ambassador, Samson has now thrown his name into the player pool.Samson’s inclusion in the league is expected to be a game-changer, especially for cricket fans in Thiruvananthapuram.

Sanju Samson, after an injury-plagued IPL 2025, is set to make his debut in the Kerala Cricket League to regain form and boost his chances for an India comeback.

Rajasthan Royals' decision to retain Sanju Samson (₹14 Cr) and Shimron Hetmyer (₹8.5 Cr) ahead of IPL 2025 backfired, as the duo managed just 641 runs in total. With Samson averaging ₹3.48 lakh per run and Hetmyer ₹3.55 lakh, RR spent ₹22.5 crore for underwhelming returns. Despite high strike rates, both lacked consistency and failed in crucial moments, contributing to RR’s 9th-place finish. Leadership under Samson and a top-heavy squad further exposed flaws in RR’s strategy. The season raised serious questions about the value of expensive retentions without matching impact on the field.

CSK vs RR Score, IPL 2025 Match 62 Highlights: Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Brilliant 57 Powers Rajasthan Royals To A 6-Wicket Victory Over CSK. Rajasthan Royals finish their season with a commanding victory. 

Sanju Samson clears fitness test and returns to captain Rajasthan Royals for the remainder of IPL 2025.

RR Vs PBKS (Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings) Highlights IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals lost another close chase by 10 runs despite a fiery start from Suryavanshi and Jaiswal. Harpreet Brar’s 3/22 turned the game as RR collapsed under pressure.  

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has delivered unforgettable cricketing action over the years, but it has also witnessed its share of intense confrontations between players and umpires. High-pressure situations, split-second decisions, and the stakes of franchise cricket often lead to heated exchanges. From rising stars to seasoned legends, no one has been immune. Here’s a look at some of the most talked-about player-umpire flare-ups in IPL history.

A 4-year-old video of 10-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi practicing on his terrace has gone viral after the 14-year-old smashed a 35-ball century in IPL 2025. Scroll down to watch video.

IPL 2025 RR Qualification Scenario: Here is how Rajasthan Royals (RR) can qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs after their loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday.