Es possible que dos jugadores KKR cambien con RR por Sanju Samson y no es Venkatesh Iyer

The Sanju Samson trade saga is turning into one of the biggest talking points ahead of IPL 2026. After 11 seasons with Rajasthan Royals, the Indian wicketkeeper-batter has formally asked to move on, and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) seem to be the most interested. However, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have emerged as likely contenders as well. While many expected KKR to put someone like Venkatesh Iyer on the table, reports suggest otherwise. Instead, the franchise is weighing up two younger names as potential trade chips.

KKR likely to give away Raghuvanshi/Ramandeeep?

According to Anandabazar Patrika, KKR are open to including either Angkrish Raghuvanshi or Ramandeep Singh in a swap deal for Samson. Both players were part of KKR’s title-winning campaign in 2024 and have shown glimpses of becoming long-term assets. Raghuvanshi, still in his teens, is regarded as one of India’s brightest batting prospects, while Ramandeep’s finishing ability and handy seam bowling make him a valuable utility player.

However, the gulf in valuations makes the trade complicated. Samson, retained by RR for ₹18 crore, sits in the top bracket, whereas Raghuvanshi and Ramandeep are valued at ₹3 crore and ₹4 crore respectively. That means even if one of them is included, KKR would still have to pay a heavy sum of cash to balance the deal.