Delhi Capitals cannot leave Tristan Stubbs for Sanju Samson; KKR lead the chase ...Middle East

The star wicketkeeper-batter, who currently draws a massive ₹18 crore salary from the Rajasthan Royals, has reportedly asked to be released from the franchise.

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Financially, the deal could be manageable for them, as releasing Venkatesh Iyer might immediately free up the ₹18 crore required to bring Samson on board ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.

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Even the Kolkata side is reportedly open to an all-cash deal if Rajasthan agrees to part ways with their star player. On the other hand, the Delhi Capitals are exploring the idea of a player swap deal involving South African finisher Tristan Stubbs.

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But the move could boost Delhi’s top order, as Sanju Samson’s arrival would allow him to open alongside KL Rahul, forming one of the most dangerous Indian batting pairs in the IPL.

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Meanwhile, Sanju Samson has been the face of the Royals for years and played a key role in shaping the team’s identity, so losing him would be a massive setback for them. But the RR team management is reportedly open to revamping their core after another disappointing season, especially following Shimron Hetmyer’s poor run in IPL 2025.

Notably, Samson is currently on the Australia tour with the Indian cricket team. He was dropped from the playing XI after his flop show in the previous games. Jitesh Sharma was preferred in the third T20I that India won by five wickets against Australia in Melbourne.

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