News of the release of Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson is on the rise. According to the Creekbz report, Samson has decided to separate from RR. Sanju was offended by the release of Jose Butler of England before the last auction.
For Samson, the Royals franchise demanded Ravindra Jadeja, Rituraj Gaikwad or Shivam Dubey from Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Chennai rejected this demand in Rajasthan.
After the deal with Chennai failed, RR has begun to find business options from another team. According to media reports, Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals are also interested in buying Samson.
RR sent a letter to another team Rajasthan team owner Manoj Badal himself is taking care of Samson's trade agreement. He has also sent an official letter to all the franchises in this regard. In the letter, he also wrote the demands of the players in exchange for Samson. In this regard, the team demanded Jadeja, Gaikwad or Dubey from CSK, which Chennai rejected.
Chennai Super Kings do not want to release a big player. The team has asked Rajasthan to buy Samson in exchange for money, which Royals do not agree. If the deal is not finalized, the Chennai will make all efforts to buy Samson in the auction.
Chennai Super Kings is looking at Sanju Samson in place of MS Dhoni.
It is also difficult for Samson to go to the auction Rajasthan started talking to another team only after Chennai rejected the deal. According to reports, the other team also wanted to include Samson in his team. If Rajasthan gets a good deal, Sanju will become part of the second team before the auction. Due to which his name cannot be auctioned.
In addition, Rajasthan can also maintain Samson if the trade agreement is not finalized. Because the final decision to maintain, release or trade is the franchise. The player cannot do anything in this.
Last season, Sanju Samson lost some matches due to injury. Instead, Luxury Suryavanshi (right) started the innings.
Samson requests himself to release Sanju Samson has also officially requested Royals Management to release it. There is a dispute between Samson and RR about some decisions. The biggest controversy between them is to release Jose Butler last season.
Before the 2025 mega auction, RR released Butler, after which Gujarat bought it for Rs 15.75 crore. Gujarat strengthened its opening, but after the departure of Butler, the Rajasthan team weakened. Due to which the team could not even make it to the playoffs last season.
Samson said at Star Sports during the IPL season, “The decision to release Butler was the most difficult for me. I talked to her about this during the dinner during the England series. I told Jose that I have not yet realized this decision. If I can change a rule of IPL I will change the rule of free players every 3 years. ' Royals retained Shimron Hatmaire of the West Indies instead of Butler.
Jose Butler scored 3055 runs for Rajasthan, scoring 7 centuries in 7 years.
Samson could not play some matches due to injury Due to the injury, Sanju Samson could not play some IPL matches last season. Instead, Ryan Parag took over the captain of the team, while Vaibhav Suryavanshi had the opportunity to open.
Samson also recently praised the luxury and team management in YouTube podcast with Ravichandran Ashwin. He did not openly say anything about separation from Rajasthan. In such a case, it is not necessary to be released from the royals. However, given the controversies, it is difficult to maintain.
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