India, Aug. 13 -- Talks over Sanju Samson's possible exit from Rajasthan Royals ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction are gathering momentum. According to a Cricbuzz report, Chennai Super Kings - the franchise most strongly linked to the saga - were approached for a trade but promptly rejected Rajasthan's proposal to swap their captain for one of three players.

Days after it was first reported that Samson had formally asked the Royals to release or trade him amid deepening cracks in their relationship, franchise lead owner Manoj Badale has personally reached out to all nine other IPL teams, spearheading negotiations himself.

The fresh report claims Badale even floated specific player names in exchange for Samson and has come close to strik...