Fans Erupt as Riyan Parag Says Replacing Sanju Samson is Like Finding the Next Virat Kohli

ByAnupam Pandey,SportsCafe Editor

Yesterday at 5:25 PM

Riyan Parag admitted that replacing Sanju Samson is as difficult as finding another Virat Kohli. Samson, who played 11 seasons with the Rajasthan Royals, has moved to the Chennai Super Kings. The franchise has brought in Sam Curran and Ravindra Jadeja, aiming to build a balanced squad for IPL 2026.

The new season of the IPL has got all the hype around it because of the excitement that it has created amongst the fans. However, for the fans of the Rajasthan Royals and the Chennai Super Kings, the season might feel a bit incomplete. During the trading window, Sanju Samson was traded to Chennai Super Kings, while Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran were traded to Rajasthan Royals. Both teams left out their core players in the trade, and hence the fans have been quite vocal about it on social media.

Besides the fans, the new captain of Rajasthan Royals, Riyan Parag openly admitted the difficulty of replacing Samson, comparing the situation to finding a replacement for Virat Kohli. His statement reflects how important Samson was to the team both as a leader and a performer. Despite the challenge, Parag stressed that every player brings different strengths and the focus remains on winning games. Let’s see how social media has been reacting to it.

Biggest Mistake by Rajasthan Royals?

Biggest mistake by RR. They’ll regret this sooner than later. pic.twitter.com/SeweILYVnI
— ViratKoholic (@ViratKoholic) March 19, 2026

Legends aren't Swapped!

Facts! 💯

Riyan Parag saying it straight Sanju Samson is truly irreplaceable, just like Rohit and Kohli. Legends aren’t swapped! 🏏🔥 pic.twitter.com/uXpA0BVFD6
— Sports Campus (@Raunakk_14) March 19, 2026

Haha!

Riyan Parag to Sanju Samson pic.twitter.com/8DHWqMzlVq
— Sarcastic Dasu (@Hello_Dasu) March 19, 2026

Sanju is the Soul of the Team!

Riyan Parag speaking the facts!! Sanju is the soul of this team, no one can taking his place
— SKH (@Skh9864) March 19, 2026

What a Statement!

Riyan Parag makes it clear Sanju bhai is simply irreplaceable.

Some players aren’t replaced, they’re valued. 🔥🏏
— World Sports Daily (@SportsWorl95741) March 19, 2026

Young Players Needed Sanju!

And perhaps that's why he should have played in the same team.

There are so many young players in Rajasthan now, they would have needed Sanju.
— HeySaiF 🔥 (@SaifAslam1441) March 19, 2026

He is a Game Changer!

Exactly why we love him! Sanju Samson isn’t just a player, he’s a game-changer!
— Snehal (@sneh42861) March 19, 2026

An Emotion for Rajasthan Royals Fans!

Sanju Samson isn’t just a player; he’s an emotion for millions. Riyan Parag just said what every Rajasthan Royals fan feels in their heart. Form is temporary, but the impact and selfless leadership of Sanju bhai is permanent. Irreplaceable indeed! 💗🏏
— Mukesh Dhamu (@ImMukeshDhamu) March 19, 2026