IPL Retention 2025: Sanju Samson will be the first retention of Rajasthan Royals, know why? The big picture inside has come out.

The last date for retaining players for IPL 2025 is 31 October. But, before that, the intentions of some franchises are becoming clear. Talking about Rajasthan Royals, they are thinking of retaining Sanju Samson at number one. That means the entire plan of the franchise to retain Sanju Samson by paying Rs 18 crore seems to be ready. Of course, we cannot make any claim about this right now. But, a picture inside Rajasthan Royals that has surfaced seems to point towards the retention of Samson in that direction.

This picture says a lot!

Now, first of all, know what is in the picture that has come out of the office of Rajasthan Royals? This picture has been shared by Rajasthan Royals themselves, whose caption is 'Big Week'. The special thing about this picture is that all those faces are visible in it who are called the think tank of Rajasthan Royals. One of those faces is also visible, that of the team captain Sanju Samson. Seeing the presence of Samson in the picture, we are speculating that he will be the first choice of Rajasthan franchise in retention.

Due to these reasons also Samson will be retained first!

Well, not only this picture, there are many other reasons due to why Rajasthan Royals can think about retaining Sanju Samson first. Let's know what those reasons are.

The best batsman at number 3

If any batsman has dominated the batting at number 3 in IPL history, it is Sanju Samson. His average and strike rate are the best among the batsmen who have scored 2000 or more runs at this number. After playing 92 innings at number 3 in IPL, Samson has scored 3035 runs at a strike rate of 143.63 and an average of 39.41.

Sixer King at number 3

Sanju Samson is the batsman who has hit the most sixes while batting at number 3 in IPL history. He has hit 117 sixes so far. Nicholas Pooran is in second place with 113 sixes.

'True partner' of Rajasthan Royals

Samson is so honest and loyal to his franchise Rajasthan Royals that he does not even think of going to another franchise. According to reports, teams like CSK, MI, and RCB approached him but Samson did not leave RR. Now when Samson did not back down, how can RR back out from retaining him?

captaincy of sanju samson

Sanju Samson's captaincy is also a big plus point which forces Rajasthan Royals to retain him. Rajasthan's team was able to play its second final after 14 years under his captaincy. As captain, he also brought many new faces to the team.

Sanju Samson fan base

Sanju Samson has a huge fan base and the Rajasthan franchise knows this. A big reason for the support Rajasthan Royals get in many cities of India is Sanju Samson's fan base.