Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Sanju Samson Likely to Stay with RR Amid Trade Rumors
Some rumors said that Sanju Samson, a cricket player, might switch teams in the IPL.
Chennai Super Kings was looking for someone to replace their star player, MS Dhoni.
But, it looks like Samson will stay with his current team, Rajasthan Royals, and continue as their captain.
There were also talks about him possibly going to another team, Kolkata Knight Riders.
Samson played a limited number of games last season because he was hurt.
Rumors suggested Sanju Samson might be traded from Rajasthan Royals to Chennai Super Kings.
Chennai Super Kings sought a replacement for MS Dhoni.
Rajasthan Royals reportedly plans to retain Samson as their captain.
Samson has also been linked to Kolkata Knight Riders.
Samson played nine matches for RR in the last IPL season due to injury.
- Who
- Sanju Samson, Rajasthan Royals, and Chennai Super Kings.
- What
- Rumors about Sanju Samson potentially being traded from Rajasthan Royals.
- When
- After the conclusion of the IPL 2025 season.
- Where
- Potential trade between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings.
- Why
- To find a potential replacement for MS Dhoni.
Team Plans
Player Retention
Future with Team
Team Plans
Potential trade of Samson to CSK.
Player Retention
RR wants Samson as captain.
- Player
- Sanju Samson
- Teams Involved
- Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders
- Current Status
- Likely to remain with Rajasthan Royals
- RR Captain
- Yes
- Matches Played Last Season
- 9
- Runs Scored
- 285
Sources
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