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Delhi Capitals Join Race for Sanju Samson Captaincy Role Amid Rajasthan Royals Exit Speculation

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Sanju Samson is reportedly seeking a fresh start away from the Rajasthan Royals (RR) ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, sparking a fierce competition among major franchises for his services. Following a mixed campaign for RR last season, reports suggest growing differences in opinion between Samson and the team management, leading the star wicketkeeper-batter to request a move.

The Kerala star's availability has immediately attracted interest from several high-profile teams, including Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), both looking to strengthen their leadership core. However, the

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Samson has been a consistent performer and a fan favorite for the Jaipur-based franchise throughout his career. While no official statement has been released, the ongoing discussions highlight the high value placed on Samson's powerful batting and calm leadership skills as teams prepare for the November 15 retention deadline.

“As reported by a RevSportz journalist, the Delhi Capitals are also interested in roping in Sanju Samson as their captain after they failed to bring back Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer at the mega auction last year.”

Unnamed RevSportz journalist

Rajasthan Royals Most Runs Career Leaders | Team Rankings

Highest career run scorers (batting specialists only: batters, all-rounders, wicketkeepers) for Rajasthan Royals players

Rank	Player	Team	most-runs-career
#1	Sanju Samson	RR	4704 runs
#2	N Nitish Rana	RR	2853 runs
#3	Yashasvi Jaiswal	RR	2166 runs
#4	Riyan Parag	RR	1566 runs
#5	Shimron Hetmyer	RR	1482 runs

Delhi Capitals Join Race for Sanju Samson Captaincy Role Amid Rajasthan Royals Exit Speculation

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Rajasthan Royals Most Runs Career Leaders | Team Rankings