IPL 2026: The process of franchise trading before the IPL 2025 season has created a stir among the cricket fans. Meanwhile, there are reports that Rajasthan Royals is going to take big steps about Sanju Samson. According to media reports, Rajasthan Royals have sought options for three players from Chennai Super Kings instead of Samson, but so far no deal has been confirmed between the two franchisees.
Sanju Samson’s trade and Rajasthan Royals strategy
It is being told that Manoj Badale, the chief owner of Rajasthan Royals, is leading the trade game with the other player instead of Sanju Samson himself. He has informed all the franchisees about his interest in Sanju Samson by writing a letter and has shown interest to other players with the list in turn. According to reports, Rajasthan Royals have sent a list to CSK which includes the names of three players, instead of which Samson can be traded.
Trades obstacles with CSK
There is a discussion that Rajasthan Royals have sought one of Rabindra Jadeja or Rituraj Gaikwad for trade in exchange for Samson. However, CSK management has not yet agreed to release any player. Shivam Dubey’s name is also under discussion in this trade, but CSK is not ready to leave the Indian all -rounder under any circumstances at this time.
Sanju Samson’s option and possibility of auction
According to media reports, by mid -August, Samson seems to have the possibility of going from Rajasthan to Chennai team. In such a situation, two routes are now visible near the management of Rajasthan, either CSK is ready for trade after a long conversation, or Samson should be purchased by another team in the next auction for IPL 2026. However, it is too early to say whether Samson’s name will come in the auction or not. Meanwhile, if any other franchise can also show interest in trading about Sanju Samson.
Sanju Samson’s statement
Recently R. In a podcast with Ashwin, Sanju Samson had said that Rajasthan Royals team matters a lot to him. He also praised the batting of 14 -year -old young opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi. After Vaibhav joined the team, Samson left the opening batting position for him.

