The IPL 2026 trade window is heating up now with a blockbuster development related to the Captain of the Rajasthan Royals (RR), Sanju Samson. As per the latest update, Sanju Samson asked RR management to either release him or trade him ahead of the IPL 2026 mini auction.
Sanju Samson, who has been with RR since 2013. He is the top run-getter with over 4,000 runs. He missed several matches in IPL 2025 due to injury. He recently shared his emotional connection with this team over the years in a conversation with Ashwin’s YouTube channel, but he didn’t share his experience of the 2025 IPL with RR. Fans are expecting the star player might want to join a new IPL team for a fresh start. According to reports, there have been many differences between RR and Sanju Samson, but one of the reasons for the management’s decision to release Jos Buttler.
Latest Update of Sanju Samson’s Trade:
According to Cricbuzz, RR owners Monoj Badale have approached many franchises, including Chennai Super Kings (CSK), to explore trade plans. RR have asked CSK for Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube or Ravindra Jadeja for Sanju Samson. However, as per reports, CSK keeps their stars, refuses Sanju Samson's trade offer.
CSK is eyeing to build a Strong Team for IPL 2026:
CSK had the worst season in IPL 2025. They finished bottom of the points table. The man in yellow has already started exploring different good players to build a strong team for IPL 2026. They were eagerly interested in bringing Sanju Samson, but they don’t want to trade their core players.
The IPL trade news has now become one of the most trending topics ahead of the mini auction of this year. With the trade deadline approaching, fans are eagerly waiting to see what will be the next call of RR, CSK or Sanju Samson before IPL 2026
