By Sruti Thakur | Updated: August 10, 2025 6:52 AM IST
Sanju Samson's relationship with the Rajasthan Royals has changed, and the captain has made the decision to leave the team. Samson informed management of his decision immediately after IPL 2025 ended, requesting that RR release him prior to the IPL 2026 auction, according to an ESPNcricinfo report.
Sanju Samson, who has played for the Delhi Daredevils (now the Delhi Capitals) and the Rajasthan Royals, has scored 4704 runs in 177 IPL games at a strike rate of 139.04 and an average of 30.94.
Tushar Deshpande was acquired by Rajasthan Royals for Rs6.50 crore during the mega auction. He failed to deliver with the ball for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2025 season, despite displaying his ability to take wickets in the previous editions for CSK. Tushar claimed nine wickets in ten IPL 2025 games at an economy rate of 10.62.
Tushar Deshpande was the leading wicket-taker for CSK during their 2023 championship campaign. He grabbed 51 wickets in 46 IPL games so far.
Before the 2025 IPL season, the Rajasthan Royals paid 11 crore to retain Shimron Hetmyer, the devastating finisher. But Hetmyer failed to complete important games for RR.
Shimron Hetmyer, who is considred as one of the best finishers, has scored 1482 runs in 86 IPL games, with an average of 29.05 and a strike rate of 151.84 so far. In 14 IPL 2025 matches, the 28-year-old Hetmyer amassed 239 runs at a strike rate of 145.73 and an average of 21.72.
At the IPL mega auction, the Rajasthan Royals picked Wanindu Hasaranga for Rs 5.25 crore. The Sri Lankan spinner did not live up to the high expectations of the franchise. In 11 IPL 2025 games, Hasaranga claimed 11 wickets at an economy rate of 9.04.