Delhi Capitals are ready to acquire Sanju Samson for IPL 2026. The trade talks between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals are ongoing, with DC interested in bolstering their squad by bringing in Samson, who has expressed a desire to move on from Rajasthan Royals after a challenging IPL 2025 season.
Delhi Capitals are also reportedly considering Samson for a captaincy role following Rishabh Pant’s departure. However, Delhi Capitals are uncertain about which player to offer in trade, and Rajasthan Royals may demand a high-profile player in exchange, possibly someone like Mitchell Starc.
Meanwhile, there is also speculation about a potential swap deal involving KL Rahul moving to Kolkata Knight Riders, as KKR eyes Rahul to take up a leadership role, but Delhi Capitals are reluctant to release him easily. The IPL 2026 auction and player retention deadline are upcoming, which adds urgency to these negotiations.
Stats of Sanju Samson in IPL
| Matches | Runs | Average | Strike-rate | HS | Centuries | Half-centuries |
| 176 | 4704 | 30.7 | 139 | 119 | 3 | 26 |
In summary, Delhi Capitals are ready and actively working to get Sanju Samson back in their squad for IPL 2026, but the trade details remain unresolved as negotiations continue.
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