IPL 2021: Smith released as Samson named RR captain
Sanju Samson replaced Steve Smith as Rajasthan Royals captain after the Australian batsman and some other under-performing stars were released by their respective IPL franchises even as Chennai Super Kings retained veteran Suresh Raina for the upcoming IPL 14. Samson was appointed to the top job after RR decided against renewing former skipper Steve Smith's contract.