Sanju Samson lauded Vaibhav Suryavanshi's impressive performance for Rajasthan Royals, recalling his own memorable innings as captain against Punjab Kings. However, recent tensions between Samson and the Royals' management have led to a trade or release request. Despite interest from teams like Chennai Super Kings, the Royals must decide whether to retain their captain.
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