Sanju Samson, who has been part of the Rajasthan Royals for eleven seasons, is said to be contemplating a significant career change. Several reports now suggest that he is on the verge of moving to Delhi Capitals prior to the IPL 2026 auction and trade window.
Rumor has it that Sanju Samson has asked the Rajasthan Royals to either let him go or enable him to participate in the coming mini-auction. The scenario that is unfolding is that of a trade agreement under which Delhi Capitals would get hold of Samson, while possibly transferring South African all-rounder Tristan Stubbs to Rajasthan. Rajasthan is said to have asked for an extra uncapped player as part of the deal, but Delhi has turned down the extra expense.
Securing Samson would mean for Delhi Capitals acquiring a well-established Indian batting resource and a wicket-keeper-batsman with IPL leading experience. Their plans are loud and clear: to fortify their nucleus, to add experience to middle-order, and possibly to train a new leadership. MyKhel’s article suggests that the team is “very close” to the transfer.
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The transition for Sanju Samson is not merely turning over a new leaf with a change of team but rather a beginning of a new chapter with the bat where he may ask for more, get more, and possibly even ask for a new challenge after his long tenure at the Rajasthan Royals. His leadership at Royals and his athletic performance always attracted the limelight, but the team’s outcomes were rather mixed. A different atmosphere might not only revitalize his play but also his dreams.
There are questions as well as implications. The trade of Samson would mean that Rajasthan Royals would lose their captain who has been with them for a long time. On the other hand, for Delhi Capitals, the release of Tristan Stubbs (if the deal is confirmed) is also an essential matter as many think Stubbs is a future star. Some experts have already indicated that Delhi might be “digging their own grave” if they let Stubbs go for only adding Samson to their squad.
The proposal is financially and strategically a good one. The IPL 2026 auction is not very far, and teams are already in the process of reshaping their squads, freeing up money, and re-evaluating their leadership roles. For example, as they get ready for a rebuild, Rajasthan is considering some major changes.
If the agreement is made according to the reports, one could soon expect the Delhi Capitals to officially announce Samson’s coming, followed by his official registration before the auction. For the audience, it means seeing Samson in a different attire, perhaps a new position, and a new plot for IPL-2026.
Written By:- Manjunath S