‘Dhruv Jurel Is New Rajasthan Royals Captain?’ Fans React to Franchise’s Social Media Post Amid Reports of Sanju Samson’s Exit Ahead of IPL 2026
In a major development, Sanju Samson has reportedly asked Rajasthan Royals to be released or traded ahead of the IPL 2026 auction and the timing of these reports coincided with Dhruv Jurel being named captain of Central Zone for Duleep Trophy 2025. And fans shared their reactions to Rajasthan Royals' post congratulating Dhruv Jurel on being named captain.
Did Rajasthan Royals announce Dhruv Jurel as their new captain? Fans shared their reactions as the franchise congratulated the young wicketkeeper-batter after he was named captain of Central Zone in the Duleep Trophy 2025. 'Ek hoga jo stumps ke peeche se game badal dega' (There'll be one who'll change the game from behind the stumps), RR wrote on social media. While Rajasthan Royals congratulating 'Captain' Dhruv Jurel on social media does not have any other layer to it, the timing of all of this happening is what drew the attention of fans. Coincidentally, on the same day that Dhruv Jurel was named Central Zone captain, reports of Sanju Samson seeking an exit from the franchise emerged. Sanju Samson has been an integral part of the Rajasthan Royals' franchise and even led the side to the final in 2022. Fans felt that through this post, Rajasthan Royals also might have dropped a hint on who their next captain is should Sanju Samson end up leaving ahead of IPL 2026. See some reactions. Captain Sanju Samson Seeks Exit From RR Before IPL 2026 Auction; Rajasthan Royals Yet To Decide.
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