Subramaniam badrinath on sanju samson: Prior to IPL 2026, discussions of Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson leaving the team have created a stir in the cricket world. After this news, many veteran players have put their point. At the same time, fans are looking for the reason behind Samson leaving the team as to why such reports are coming out.

Now Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and former Indian team cricketer Subramaniam Badrinath have put their side on this matter. He has also explained why Sanju Samson can leave the team.

Subramaniam Badrinath’s statement

Subramaniam Badrinath believes that the biggest reason behind this whole case is the captaincy of Ryan Parag in the team. Badrinath said on a YouTube channel, “I think Ryan Parag is the reason for this. If you are thinking of making him a captain, how will you expect a player like Samson to stay?”

Let us know that during IPL 2025, Sanju Samson (Sanju Samson) played as Impact Substitute in the first few matches as the National Cricket Academy advised him to play a limited role in wicketkeeping. During this, Ryan Parag was given the responsibility of captaincy. Later, when Samson returned as captain, his side strain was problems in the match against Delhi Capitals and once again the pollen was given command.

Samson will replace Dhoni in CSK?

According to reports, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are showing interest in including Sanju Samson (Sanju Samson) as the successor of MS Dhoni. However, Subramaniam Badrinath believes that this fit will not be so easy. Badrinath said, “Samson is one of the top-3 or top-4 batsmen, while CSK already has options like Rituraj Gaikwad, Devon Conway and David Brevis for these positions.”

Sanju Samson statistics for Rajasthan

Sanju Samson has scored 4704 runs in 177 IPL matches at an average of 30.95. This includes three centuries and 26 half -centuries. Samson has so far played a total of 149 matches for Rajasthan Royals. In which he has scored 4027 runs at an average of 31.71. This includes 2 centuries and 23 half -centuries.