The IPL 2026 Trade Window is heating up, and the spotlight is firmly on one man – Sanju Samson. Rajasthan Royals’ long-serving skipper is at the center of a tug-of-war, and now Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have entered the fray with a proposal that has already set tongues wagging across the cricketing circuit.
According to reports, KKR have offered a trade involving Venkatesh Iyer in exchange for Samson. The catch, however, is that KKR are only willing to part with him. Iyer is KKR’s most expensive player acquired in the last edition of the IPL 2025, also, Iyer has been part of KKR setup since 2021.
The CSK Angle Still Alive
The twist in the tale is that Rajasthan Royals are also keeping the door open for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Reports suggest RR would be willing to let Samson go if