Sanju Samson wishes to leave the Royals of Rajasthan because of Vaibhav Suryavanshi 14 years? | Cricket news
Former Indian cricket player Aakash Chopra shared his ideas on the reported intention of Sanju Samson to leave the Royals of Rajasthan (RR) before the IPL 2026 auctions. He suggests that the emergence of the young opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi could have influenced this decision.There were rumors that Samson asked RR to release him. This led to discussions on his future potential team affiliations.
“Why would Sanju Samson want to leave? It is interesting because when the last auction occurred, they let Jos Buttler leave, and I felt that they let Jos Buttler leave because Yashasvi had come and Sanju wanted to open, and Sanju and Rajasthan Royals were really, really thick,” said Chopra.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Chopra thinks that the arrival of Vaibhav Suryavanshi could have changed the team’s dynamics.“I felt that there would have been a massive contribution of Sanju in the players they have preserved or released. However, now it seems that it may not be there. Vaibhav Suryavanshi has come, so two openers are already ready, and you also want to beat Dhruv to judge the order. The spirits,” he added.In IPL 2025, Samson scored 285 points with a striking rate of 140.39 in nine sleeves. Suryavanshi made an impressive start with 252 points in seven rounds at a striking rate of 206.55, including the fastest IPL of the century by an Indian.Chopra suggests Kolkata Knight Riders as the most likely destination for Samson.“The first name that comes to mind is not CSK. KKR should be the most desperate team. KKR does not have an Indian window drummer, and who just ties their hands behind their back. Second, what’s wrong if you get a captain? I do not deny as well as Jinkya Rahane has captured and that I did not deny.”During the IPL 2025, KKR relied on the Kock and Rahmanullah Gurbaz overseas goalkeepers. Samson’s double role as an Indian goalkeeper and potential captain could meet these KKR needs.
