Sanju Samson shares his bond with Jos Buttler: He was my vice-captain and played…I would change the rule of releasing players | Cricket News
Jos Buttler has been one of the premium players for Rajasthan Royals in the last few years. However, the rules of Indian Premier League retention are such that the Royals had to make a difficult choice for Buttler to go away from the franchise. Royals captain Sanju Samson would go as far as to say if it was up to him he would change the rule of releasing the players.
“When I became captain, he was my vice-captain and played a huge role in helping me lead the team. Letting him go has been one of the most challenging things for me. Even during the England series, I told him over dinner that I was still not over it. If I could change one thing in the IPL, I would change the rule of releasing players. While it has its positives, on a personal level, you lose connections and relationships built over years. It has been hard for me, the entire franchise, the owners, the coaches, and everyone associated with RR. Jos was family to us,” Samson said speaking on Star Sports.
“IPL gives you the opportunity to lead a team and play at the highest level, but it also allows you to build close friendships. Jos Buttler is one of my closest friends. We played together for seven years, forming a long batting partnership. We knew each other so well and always kept in touch. He was like an elder brother to me,” he added.
Players Rajasthan Royals have retained
Sanju Samson (Rs 18 crore), Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rs 18 crore), Riyan Parag (Rs 14 crore), Dhruv Jurel (Rs 14 crore), Shimron Hetmyer (Rs 11 crore), Sandeep Sharma (Rs 4 crore)
