Insiders suggest that Sanju Samson has asked to be released by Rajasthan Royals ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.
Samson informed the RR management of his intention immediately after IPL 2025. If RR decide to release Samson, they could either trade him to another franchise or send him into the auction.
Samson, 30, first played for RR for three seasons from IPL 2013 to 2015, and then rejoined them in 2018 after two years at Delhi Daredevils. He was appointed captain in 2021.