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New Delhi : The T20 series between India and Australia is underway. Sanju Samson is playing as a wicket keeper for India’s T20 team. He is the captain of Rajasthan Royals in IPL. However, Sanju Samson may be seen playing for a new team in the 2026 IPL. Times of India has reported in this regard.
Instead of Rajasthan Royals, Sanju Samson can be seen playing for Delhi Capitals. Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals are reportedly ready for a trade. It is reported that Delhi Capitals are keen on Sanju Samson. However, they are not ready to give away their team’s core player to Rajasthan. It is reported that Delhi is ready to give Tristan Stubbs to Rajasthan under Sanju Samson. Tristan Stubbs price is Rs 10 Crores. However, no official announcement has been made in this regard.
Rajasthan Royals keen for KL Rahul in exchange for Sanju Samson
According to the report, Rajasthan Royals were keen on KL Rahul in exchange for Sanju Samson. However, Delhi Capitals were not ready for him. According to the Capitals, KL Rahul plays an important role in increasing the team’s brand value. He has done well for Delhi in the last season. Rajasthan Royals are happy with the option of Tristan Stubbs and have also demanded another uncapped player from Delhi. However, Delhi did not consider it.
Sanju Samson has been retained by Rajasthan Royals. Rajasthan Sanju Samson has been paid Rs 18 crore for one season. KL Rahul was brought into the team by Delhi Capitals for Rs 14 crores. It remains to be seen which team Sanju Samson plays for in IPL 2026. Although Sanju’s name is now being discussed with Delhi Capitals, earlier his name was discussed with Chennai Super Kings. Rajasthan was thinking of trading Sanju to the Chennai team in exchange for Ravindra Jade.
Sanju Samson was playing for Kolkata Knight Riders before joining Rajasthan Royals. Sanju Samson has been playing for Rajasthan Royals since 2013. Sanju Samson was given the captaincy of Rajasthan in 2021 after Steve Smith was removed from the captaincy. For Rajasthan, Sanju Samson has scored 4219 runs with 26 fifties and two centuries in 149 innings.
Meanwhile, the management of Rajasthan Royals can take a final decision regarding Sanju Samson. Because, Sanju Samson and Rajasthan Royals contract is till 2027. So the final decision whether to release or trade Sanju Samson from the team is in the hands of Rajasthan Royals owners.
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