IPL 2026: DC Interested In Sanju Samson | KL Rahul To KKR Rumours Heat Up. IPL 2026 trade window is already heating up with two significant developments. Delhi Capitals’ enthusiastic interest in Sanju Samson and Kolkata Knight Riders’ interest in acquiring KL Rahul. Reports claim the Delhi Capitals are eager to bring Sanju Samson over, but they are currently uncertain as to which player they could trade to the Rajasthan Royals to allow that to happen.
Delhi Capitals’ interest in Sanju Samson
Reports indicate that Sanju Samson’s relationship with the Rajasthan Royals is under some stress following the franchise’s disappointing IPL 2025 season. He has made it clear he would like a change. Delhi Capitals have now emerged as a possible destination to provide that change. Given his explosive batting and wicket-keeping ability and experience as captain, he would be a welcome addition to the core of the team. However, finding the ideal trade for him is challenging. It would be unlikely for the DC to consider trading away one of the team stars, namely, Rishabh Pant and Axar Patel. Management will be looking for other combinations of trade options they can offer to the Rajasthan Royals.
Assuming the trade goes through, he would certainly provide Delhi with a game-changing player, something to consider given their lack of consistency with results this past year. Additionally, he provides another leadership option for their players with Rishabh Pant.
KL Rahul to KKR – The Hot Rumour
In the meantime, KL Rahul’s move to the Kolkata Knight Riders remains one of the strongest rumours of the off-season. KKR see Rahul as the perfect solution to three of their key needs – captain, opener and wicketkeeper. With Shreyas Iyer’s future in doubt, KKR are very keen to re-establish their franchise around an experienced Indian captain.
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Of course, if it happens, it will not be easy. Rahul, with the Delhi Capitals, is expensive and has significant value. KKR may be required to offer multiple players or substantial cash to DC.
As trade talks intensify, these two deals could significantly impact the off-season and re-establish team dynamics heading into IPL 2026. If Sampon is a member of the Delhi Capitals and Rahul becomes the captain of KKR, that will be one of the most dramatic off-seasons in IPL history.
