Sanju samson: Teams have started preparations for IPL 2026. Last season, some franchisees who perform poor performance may see major changes. Meanwhile, big information is coming out about Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson. He will also be seen captaining Rajasthan in the next season.
There were reports that Samson can go to big teams like Chennai Super Kings or Kolkata Knight Riders, but now these rumors have come to an end. So, in the meantime, let us know further which team will join Sanju Samson?
Sanju Samson suffered injuries in IPL 2025. During this time, he was able to play only 9 matches. Because of this, his team was out in the very first round of this season. After this, there was speculation that Sanju Samson may join the team of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) or Kolkata Knight Riders. According to the TOI report, Rajasthan Royals have decided not to trade Sanju Samson or any other player for IPL 2026.
However, no official statement has come from Rajasthan Royals in this case yet. Apart from this, it has not yet been decided whether Sanju Samson will take over the command of the team in the next season or Ryan Parag will be given a chance.
Sanju Samson’s performance in IPL 2025
Sanju Samson continued to struggle with injuries during IPL 2025. During this time, he was able to play only 9 matches. During this, he scored 285 runs at a strike rate of 140.39. In the absence of Sanju Samson, all -rounder Ryan Parag took over the team. This season, Rajasthan Royals could win only 4 matches out of 14, while in 10 it had to face defeat.
Due to this, the team finished ninth in the points table. In the absence of Sanju Samson in IPL 2025, Vaibhav Suryavanshi got a chance, who scored a brilliant century in 35 balls against Gujarat Titans.
Will Sanju remain in CSK?
The rumors of Sanju Samson going to Chennai Super Kings began in early July. His agent allegedly liked a social media post, indicating his possible step. The discussion intensified after Samson’s poor performance in the IPL 2025 season.
He could not play several matches due to injury and Ryan Parag was replaced as captain for some time.
