Khudaraye that Sanju Samson is desperate to release Rajasthan Royals before IPL 2026, some surprising revelations were made which would definitely make many shocks. According to media reports, Sanju Samson has already asked Rajasthan Royals to leave or trade before IPL 2026.
Now, Rohit Jugglan, a Revsports journalist, revealed that things between Rajasthan Royals team management and Sanju Samson were not good during the IPL 2025 season. The journalist claimed that Samson was denied to give Royals a chance to captain the first three matches in Guwahati despite being available to play as an impact player.
Sanju Samson wants to leave Rajasthan Royals on Captain Clash
Sources argued, “If he could play as an impact player, he could also lead as captain.” It is being said that the RR team “Management pressurized Samson to step aside and asked him to stay away from the captaincy”, because he made it clear to him that he wanted to hand over the reins to Ryan Parag.
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Therefore, the “captaincy” RR camp was the main reason behind the crack, and there was tension throughout the season. Even in RR’s struggle against Delhi’s capitals, Samson was seen away from the main dugout discussions.
It was contrary to senior players like Rohit Sharma, who were also playing as an influence player in many sports, were deeply involved in MI’s strategy.
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This behavior was out of character for Samson, who had already exposed a picture of deep issues from behind the curtain, and which is now exploded in front of the world. As revealed by RR sources, the franchise is not in favor of continuing with Samson as captain in the IPL.
And this is the main reason that the Indian wicketkeeper-boss wants to leave the franchise. He and the RR team management plan are not on the same page in strategy, and how the team is performing for the last three sessions; They want a fresh leader to change his fate.
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KKR can be the perfect match for Sanju Samson
Well, Chennai Super Kings are eager to sign Samson, but the journalist revealed that Kolkata Knight Riders could be more “cheap” and strategic fit for Kerala Star. KKR is in hunting for a wicketkeeper, captain and top-order batter, and Samson checks all boxes.
Even KL Rahul’s name is mentioned, but he and his franchise, both Delhi Capital, are allegedly reluctant to part. In IPL 2025, Samson scored 285 runs in nine innings with a strike rate of 140.39, but he missed 5 games due to his injury.
Samson’s contract with the RR team lasts until 2027, and the franchise is looking at various trade possibilities for the next season. But so far, no other team has proposed that Royals feel quite good, and even CSK is not ready to trade its leading players for Kerala Star.