Sanju Samson, who has led the Rajasthan Royals (RR) for several seasons, has formally requested the team to either trade or release him before the IPL 2026 auction, marking a significant turn in his long-standing association with the franchise. Reason Behind the Move According to reports,

Rajasthan Royals’ captain Sanju Samson has returned to the team ahead of IPL 2025 after successfully recovering from finger surgery. The wicketkeeper-batsman had been undergoing rehabilitation following an injury to his right index finger, which he sustained earlier this year. Injury and Recovery Process Samson suffered a fractured index finger during the fifth T20I