Rahul Dravid, head coach of the Rajasthan Royals (IPL), has shed light on the crucial role played by captain Sanju Samson in the team`s retention decisions ahead of the upcoming IPL season. Dravid acknowledged the challenges faced by Samson, highlighting his balanced perspective and the strong relationships he has built with the players.

"Sanju Samson played a big role in the retention, and it was difficult for him as well. As a captain, he has built a lot of relationships with the players. He has had a lot of balanced views about this. He has taken the trouble to understand the dynamics of it, the pros and cons of this. So, I would like to praise him for discussing this with us. It was not an easy decision for us either," Dravid shared his thoughts at JioCinema`s IPL Retention Special.