Sanju Samson has reportedly asked the franchise to release him before the 2026 IPL auction. He has played 155 matches for the Jaipur-based team, scoring 4,219 runs at an average of 31.96 and a strike rate of 140.53, including two centuries and 26 fifties. As captain, he has led the side in 67 games, winning 33.
“Going by the reports, there seems to be a rift between him and Rahul Dravid, but I am not fully aware. Look at it from a franchise point of view. They have paid him a certain amount and retained him. They have formed the team around him. All of a sudden, if you release him, what happens to the team balance? They haven't won the IPL since 2008,” said Srikkanth.
He's the Right Replacement for MS Dhoni - Kris Srikkanth on Sanju Samson
Kris Srikkanth also stated that Sanju Samson would be an ideal addition to Chennai Super Kings. He added that Samson’s talent and brand image make him a valuable prospect. Srikkanth said Samson could serve as the ideal successor to MS Dhoni, allowing for a smooth transition.
“He's the right replacement for MS Dhoni. Dhoni can play this season, maybe not the year after and then you can have a smooth transition. But I feel if Ruturaj Gaikwad has been given the captaincy, he should be continued with,” he added.
Sanju Samson Retained for ₹18 Crore by Rajasthan Royals Ahead of IPL 2025
Samson played only nine matches due to injury setbacks. Early in the tournament, he featured solely as an impact player, with Riyan Parag taking over the captaincy during his absence. A later side strain ruled him out for several games.
With the retention deadline for IPL 2026 set for November, the franchise still has time to decide on his future or persuade him to remain with the team amid interest from Chennai Super Kings.
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