Sanju Samson has replaced outgoing skipper Stever Smith as the new captain of Rajasthan Royals the IPL franchise announced after releasing its full list of retained and released player for IPL 2021 ahead of the players auctions. Smith was released by the Royals after four years with the side in two different spells.

Rajasthan Royals finished at the bottom of the points table last season and have played to reach the IPL playoffs in the past two years. In fact, they have only qualified for the IPL playoffs only thrice since lifting the IPL title in 2008 and have not played the final even once. They will hope end the title drought in IPL 2021.

Daniel Sams has been traded to Royal Challengers Bangalore as per the report. Sams was signed after a spectacular 2019-20 BBL season with Sydney Thunders where he finished as the tournament’s highest wicket-taker. But the 28-year-old failed to prove his mettle in the IPL and went wicketless last season.

Ahead of the IPL 2021 player auction which is supposed to be held on February 11, 2021, the teams are all set with their plans for the mega-event later this year. Now, later this evening we have all the franchises declaring their set of retained and released players. As per reports, Chennai Super Kings is all set to retain Suresh Raina ahead of the IPL 2021 auctions.

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The national selection committee also named four stand-by players, who will be inducted into the squad in case of injuries or other issues that may force a replacement. The four stand-by players will not be travelling with the original squad but will be pulled out from the domestic tournament when required.

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