Sanju Samson is heading to the Delhi Capitals, with Tristan Stubbs joining the Rajasthan Royals in a swap deal before the IPL 2026 auction. With Samson refusing to stay with RR, the DC have been negotiating with the 2008 champions. Delhi are open to getting Samson on board. KL Rahul’s name was discussed as part of a swap, but DC refused to let go of the top-order batter. RR are ready to welcome Stubbs, but they want an uncapped player as well.

According to TOI, there is a possibility of Samson playing for DC from the next season. Rajasthan had also approached the Chennai Super Kings and were interested in Ravindra Jadeja, but the five-time champions don’t want to part ways with the star all-rounder.

KKR want KL Rahul

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are interested in KL Rahul as they need a captain and a top-order batter in their squad. Kolkata’s new head coach Abhishek Nayar and Rahul share a close bond.

However, KKR don’t have a player who can join Delhi in return. Andre Russell is one of the big names, but DC are looking for youth. Rinku Singh and Varun Chakravarthy are star players, but Kolkata will not allow one of them to leave. KKR will release their most expensive signing, Venkatesh Iyer, but he is not likely to attract any interest in a trade deal. The three-time champions will go after Cameron Green.