Rajasthan Royals (RR) has responded to the growing rumors about skipper and wicketkeeper-butter Sanju Samson, leaving the franchise before the IPL 2026 season. The Jaipur -based franchise posted a secret message, expressing uncertainty that the Samson would be with the team or would join another franchise.
Sanju Samson can end his 11 -year long cooperation with Royals. There have been rumors on social media about his possible departure. Neither Samson nor the franchise have officially commented. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have expressed interest in signing it.
RR means the world for me – Sanju Samson
On ‘Kuti Stories’ podcast, Sanju Samson answered a question by former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin with a laugh. However, rumors about their future with the Royals state are likely to leave the team. The situation around Samson and RR is filled with suspense, like a thriller.
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Samson has admitted that RR has played an important role in his career. He joined the team as a teenager and also impressed Rahul Dravid. Samson and RR have shared many high and climb in the years. He led the team in the IPL final in 2022, where he lost to the Gujarat Titans (GT).
Samson said, “RR means the world for me. A small child coming from a village in Kerala wants to show his talent.
Rajasthan Royals responds to Sanju Samson’s recent comments
Rajasthan Royals have officially responded to Sanju Samson’s recent comments by posting a social media message to him and a heart emoji. The vowel and reactions of the post suggest that this may be a farewell rather than the continuity of their partnership.
– Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) August 10, 2025
Samson expressed his heartfelt thanks to Rahul Dravid and the owner of the franchise, Manoj Badle for giving him a platform. There was speculation after disagreement between Samson and the team management. Head coach Rahul Dravid was to address these rumors during IPL 2025.
14 -year -old batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi demonstrated his batting skills in the absence of Samson last season. After recovering from the injury, Samson had to bat at number 3. The franchise also appears as the groom to Ryan Parag as its future captain.
Sanju Samson has been a major player for Rajasthan Royals since 2013
Sanju Samson has been a prominent player for Rajasthan Royals since its debut in 2013. He has scored an average of 31.1 for RR in 149 IPL matches and a strike rate above 140.
Kerala -born cricketers became his most successful captain, giving him 33 wins. He scored an average of 531 runs and 153.47 strike rates near 48 during IPL 2024.
Prior to the mega auction, Samson was one of the six players who were maintained by RR for ₹ 18 crore. However, IPL 2025 was challenging for him. He played only nine out of 14 matches due to the side strain, in which Ryan Parag stepped into a stand-in captain. Royals finished ninth, winning only four games.
There has been speculation about the possible transfer of Chennai Super Kings, who are allegedly planning an infection period due to uncertainty in the remaining years of MS Dhoni’s career.
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