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Sanju Samson asks Rajasthan Royals to trade or release him: Report

The report also suggests that differences have cropped up between Sanju Samson and the Royals management.

August 07, 2025 / 18:15 IST
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Sanju Samson asks Rajasthan Royals to release him ahead of IPL 2026. (Photo: IPL/BCCI)

Star Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has reportedly asked the Rajasthan Royals to release him ahead of the next IPL season. As per a Cricbuzz report published on Thursday (August 7), tensions have escalated between Samson and the franchise’s management, prompting the Kerala cricketer to seek either a trade or a release into the upcoming player auction.

“It is a fact that serious differences have cropped up between Sanju Samson and the Royals management – so much so that the designated captain has formally requested to be traded or released into the auction," the report stated.

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Samson, who has been a long-serving member of the Rajasthan Royals, has featured in 149 matches for the Jaipur-based side in the Indian Premier League.