Ever since making his debut in 2013 as a baby-faced teenager, to becoming one of the most high-profile players of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Sanju Samson has come quite a long way.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) bought him in 2013 and gave him the platform to shine. When RR were suspended for two seasons, Samson had to find a new home, with Delhi Capitals (then Delhi Daredevils) stepping in to buy him.
Samson returned to the pink of Royals in 2018 after they served their two-year suspension, and he has been an integral part of the franchise ever since.
Ahead of the 2021 IPL auctions, the Kerala-born wicketkeeper batsman was named as the captain of RR, the boy finally turning into a man.
He led RR to the 2022 IPL final, their first-ever since 2008, but ended up losing the game to debutants Gujarat Giants (GT). Samson, though, has become Royals' poster boy and the one who binds the team and rescues them from dire situations.
So, how much exactly does the RR skipper earn? The Sporting News breaks the details down for you.
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How much does Sanju Samson earn at Rajasthan Royals?
Samson, being the captain of the franchise, was retained by RR ahead of the IPL 2024 auctions. He is set to earn INR 14 crore for the upcoming IPL edition.
Who are Rajasthan Royals' top earners?
Samson is the highest-paid Rajasthan Royals player, followed by Jos Buttler, Avesh Khan, and Prasidh Krishna, who will earn INR 10 crore each for IPL 2024.
Sanju Samson's salary progression over the years
| Year | Team | Salary (INR) |
| 2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 8 lakh |
| 2013 | Rajasthan Royals | 10 lakh |
| 2014 | Rajasthan Royals | 4 crore |
| 2015 | Rajasthan Royals | 4 crore |
| 2016 | Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) | 4.2 crore |
| 2017 | Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) | 4.2 crore |
| 2018 | Rajasthan Royals | 8 crore |
| 2019 | Rajasthan Royals | 8 crore |
| 2020 | Rajasthan Royals | 8 crore |
| 2021 | Rajasthan Royals | 8 crore |
| 2022 | Rajasthan Royals | 14 crore |
| 2023 | Rajasthan Royals | 14 crore |
| 2024 | Rajasthan Royals | 14 crore |
What is Sanju Samson's record in IPL?
| Matches | Runs | Best | Average | S.R. | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152 | 3888 | 119 | 29.23 | 137.19 | 3 | 20 |
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