Sanju Samson has told the Rajasthan Royals he would like to be released ahead of the auction for IPL 2026.
Samson first joined the franchise in 2013 before returning for a second spell in 2018. He was appointed captain of the side in 2021 and led them to their first final since 2008 in the following year.
Rajasthan endured a difficult campaign last season, finishing ninth after winning just four of their 14 games, while Samson missed five matches with a side strain.
If Rajasthan decide to release Samson, they have the option to either trade him to another team for a player or cash considerations, or they can send him into the auction.
Samson has scored 4704 runs in 177 IPL matches throughout his career, scoring at a strike rate of 139.04.
The wicket-keeper has scored 26 half-centuries and three tons while averaging 30.9 runs in the competition.
