For the last few days, news has been coming that Sanju Samson may leave Rajasthan Royals. Former batsman Subramaniam Badrinath believes that Riyan Parag may be the reason for Sanju leaving Rajasthan Royals. Parag took over the command of Rajasthan Royals due to Samson getting injured in the first three matches of IPL 2025. However, Parag is still a strong contender for the captaincy.
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Former Indian cricket team batsman Subramaniam Badrinath believes that Riyan Parag may be the reason for Sanju Samson leaving Rajasthan Royals. Parag took over the command of Rajasthan Royals due to Samson getting injured in the first three matches of IPL 2025. However, Parag is still a strong contender for the captaincy.
Badrinath said that this could be the reason behind Sanju looking for a new team. Badrinath said on his YouTube channel, “I think Riyan Parag is the reason for this. If you choose him for captaincy, how can you expect a player like Samson to stay?”
Sanju Samson: Will be an alternative to MS Dhoni
Former Chennai Super Kings cricketer Badrinath also told that despite being MS Dhoni’s replacement, the franchise may find it difficult to find a place for Samson in the playing XI. He said, “If Sanju Samson comes to Chennai, he can be selected as an alternative to MS Dhoni.
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Samson is a batsman who can bat in the top three or four positions in the batting order. He cannot fit at number five or six in the playing XI. CSK is strong in these areas of the playing XI. Ayush Mahatre, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Dewald Brevis are already there.” S Badrinath said, “I am not sure if Chennai will make a deal like Mumbai Indians to get Hardik Pandya from Gujarat. So if Sanju Samson also comes, the question is whether CSK will be able to fit him in the playing XI.”
Supported Ruturaj
Badrinath said that Chennai supported Ruturaj Gaikwad in captaincy, so now it is not possible to hand over the captaincy to Samson. He said, “The other aspect to consider is captaincy. Whether MS Dhoni captains or not, Ruturaj Gaikwad is the captain. He has captained only for one season. How will Gaikwad feel if you give the captaincy to Samson? This is something we need to consider. I think keeping all these things in mind, CSK is still considering whether to move forward or not.”
