The IPL trading window is live and the transactions will take place until the start of the next season of the IPL. This time around, player retentions are announced as several players line up for a trade between the teams.
Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders and the Delhi Capitals have been actively involved in the trading window after the teams failed to produce a promising performance in the final season of the IPL.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad, on the other hand, have considered releasing their players to associate with other big names in the mini-auction.
Sanju Samson’s deal with Delhi Capitals is likely to be cancelled
After Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson asked his former franchise, Rajasthan Royals, to release him ahead of the mini-auction as he wants to explore his options among the other teams.
Samson caught the attention of several franchises, but due to the unfair demands of the Rajasthan Royals, they were unable to secure a trade deal for them. Finally, his former franchise, the Delhi Capitals, showed interest in making Sanju Samson and the Royals appear happy with the deal.
The Royals required Tristan Stubbs and another uncapped player from the Capitals’ lineup; However, the deal might not go through as Kushan Sarkar reports that it might not happen due to Delhi Capitals’ reluctance to release Stubbs from their squad.
Delhi Capitals refuse to part ways with Tristan Stubbs and KL Rahul
Another big speculation had taken over the internet: that the Delhi Capitals might consider releasing their big hitter from last season. KL Rahul was collected in the mega auction and went on to add the highest runs for the Capitals in IPL 2025.
Kolkata Knight Riders have made several attempts to include KL Rahul in their squad as they look for both an opening batsman and a wicketkeeper after Quinton de Kock failed to materialize last season.
However, according to reports, the Capitals have rejected all their deals for KL Rahul and are unwilling to let go of their most experienced player and highest run-scorer.
The Sanju Samson-Tristan Stubbs trade is unlikely to happen.
And it doesn’t look like it @DelhiCapitals would also let go of a player of KL Rahul’s experience.
Things are always dynamic #IPL but this is how things stand @rajasthanroyals #IPL2026 #IPLAuction— Kushan Sarkar (@kushansarkar) November 6, 2025
Samson could be an attractive bid in the IPL mini-auction
Sanju Samson, the wicketkeeper, would be in demand if he takes part in the IPL mini-auction. If Sanju Samson’s deal is canceled, he would be one of the highest bidders in this IPL mini-auction.
The likes of Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders, who are exploring options for an Indian wicketkeeper-batsman, may be looking forward to bearing the cost of whatever amount to have him in their side.
Samson could also be a captaincy option for teams like the Capitals and the Knight Riders, who have reported parting ways with their former skipper, Ajinkya Rahane.
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