13 days ago

Blockbuster Trade: Sanju Samson Set to Join Kolkata Knight Riders from Rajasthan Royals

Batter

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson is reportedly in the final stages of negotiations for a blockbuster trade to the Kolkata Knight Riders. Samson has formally requested a release from the Royals due to differences with team management.

While initial rumors suggested a move to the Chennai Super Kings, it appears KKR has emerged as the frontrunner. The Royals are believed to be seeking a quality spinner in return, though KKR is unwilling to part with

Blockbuster Trade: Sanju Samson Set to Join Kolkata Knight Riders from Rajasthan Royals image

The Royals are looking to rebuild their middle order after a disappointing IPL 2025 season, where they finished ninth. KKR, who also struggled, finishing eighth, see Samson as a potential solution to their wicketkeeper-batsman needs and possibly a new leader. They are also reportedly looking to bring in Kumar Sangakkara as coach.

IPL Career Century Makers Leaders | Batting Rankings

Leading century makers scorers in IPL Career (batting specialists only: batters/all-rounders/wicketkeepers)

Rank	Player	Team	century-makers
#1	Virat Kohli	RCB	8 centuries
#2	Jos Buttler	GT	7 centuries
#3	KL Rahul	DC	5 centuries
#4	Shubman Gill	GT	4 centuries
#5	Sanju Samson	RR	3 centuries

IPL Career Most Sixes Leaders | Batting Rankings

Leading most sixes scorers in IPL Career (batting specialists only: batters/all-rounders/wicketkeepers)

Rank	Player	Team	six-hitters
#1	Rohit Sharma	MI	302 sixes
#2

Blockbuster Trade: Sanju Samson Set to Join Kolkata Knight Riders from Rajasthan Royals

Related Statistics

IPL Career Century Makers Leaders | Batting Rankings

IPL Career Most Sixes Leaders | Batting Rankings