Overview
- Times of India reports that RR and DC are close to a deal that would send Sanju Samson to Delhi with Tristan Stubbs moving the other way.
- DC are said to want Samson but are unwilling to trade core players, with KL Rahul discussed and then ruled out by Delhi after his strong 2025 season.
- RR reportedly sought an additional uncapped player alongside Stubbs to match Samson’s value, a request Delhi declined according to multiple reports.
- Some outlets have labeled Samson-to-DC as done, but franchise confirmations and final paperwork have not been announced publicly.
- KKR are pressing to acquire KL Rahul yet lack attractive trade assets for DC, and earlier RR talks with CSK involving Ravindra Jadeja did not materialise as the trade window tightens ahead of the mid-December mini-auction.