Sanju Samson is Rajasthan Royals’ highest run-getter and most capped player in IPL history. But according to reports, Samson wants to leave RR ahead of the IPL 2026 auctions, which are set to take place next month. According to available information, Samson is up for sale by Rajasthan Royals, and Delhi Capitals are among the interested teams. Here’s a look at five DC players who can join RR as part of the Samson trade deal.
Sanju Samson is the highest run-getter in IPL history for Rajasthan Royals, and he has also played the most number of matches in the world’s richest franchise cricket league for the Jaipur-based franchise. (Picture Credit: Sportzpics)
Samson is reportedly not happy with Rajasthan Royals and wants to part ways with the franchise ahead of the IPL 2026 auctions. (Picture Credit: Sportzpics)
Delhi Capitals are reportedly interested in signing Samson from Rajasthan Royals. (Picture Credit: Sportzpics)
Samson played in the IPL for Delhi Capitals from 2016 to 2017 and in 28 matches amassed a total of 677 runs with a strike rate of 127.25. (Picture Credit: AFP)
Here’s a look at five players RR can sign from Delhi Capitals as part of a trade deal for Sanju Samson, who was retained for Rs 18 crore, ahead of the IPL 2026 auctions. (Picture Credit: Sportzpics)
1. Tristan Stubbs: According to reports, DC have offered Tristan Stubbs to RR as part of the Samson trade deal. Stubbs, who has scored 678 runs in 28 IPL matches for DC, was retained for Rs 10 crore ahead of mega auctions last year. (Picture Credit: Sportzpics)
2. Axar Patel: Axar Patel led DC in the 2025 edition of the IPL. The Gujarat-based all-rounder who was retained for Rs 18 crore by the Delhi-based franchise has scored 1230 runs and picked up 67 wickets in 94 IPL matches for DC. (Picture Credit: Sportzpics)
3. KL Rahul: RR could also ask DC to trade KL Rahul for Sanju Samson. Rahul was signed for Rs 14 crore by DC in the mega auctions last year, and he has scored 539 runs in 13 matches for the Delhi-based franchise. (Picture Credit: Sportzpics)
4. Kuldeep Yadav: Kuldeep Yadav is another DC player RR would be interested in signing as part of the Sanju Samson trade deal. Kuldeep, who has picked up 62 wickets in 53 IPL matches for DC, was retained for Rs 13.25 crore ahead of mega auctions last year. (Picture Credit: Sportzpics)
5. Ashutosh Sharma: Ashutosh Sharma made an impact as an impact player for DC in the IPL 2025, and RR, who need a finisher, can sign him in a player-plus-cash trade deal for Sanju Samson from Delhi Capitals. (Picture Credit: Sportzpics)
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