IPL mega update: Sanju Samson joins CSK, Ravindra Jadeja moves to RR in the tournament's greatest-ever trade deal
The most awaited official news regarding IPL trade is here as CSK and RR have officially completed the trade deal involving Ravindra Jadeja and Sanju Samson
After days of unofficial confirmations, the mega trade deal between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals involving Ravindra Jadeja and Sanju Samson is finally done. It was reported on November 10 that the two franchises had verbally agreed on the deal with all-rounder Sam Curran also being a part of this exchange deal.
As of Friday (November 14), all the paperwork involving the three players has been completed. Remember, November 15 is the deadline for the IPL franchises to announce their list of retentions for the 2026 season. With Jadeja and Samson both having identical values of Rs 18 crore each, the swap was never a question but the Royals were firm about wanting an extra player in this bargain.
RR reportedly asked for Shivam Dube and Dewald Brevis before settling for Curran. The Englishman along with Jadeja gives the Jaipur franchise a massive boost in terms of all-round credentials with the latter being touted to be RR's new captain. That, though, is for another day.
Meanwhile, Samson's entry to the Super Kings signals the start of a new era for the Men in Yellow. With former skipper MS Dhoni at the fag end of his professional career - rumours are the 2026 will probably be the last season - Samson's entry gives a star face to the franchise. Most importantly, it is a solid Indian wicket-keeper batter with international experience and leadership attributes. A huge win for CSK.
According to the deal, RR have paid Rs 2.40 crore, which is Curran's last sold price at the 2025 auction, to the Super Kings with the Jadeja-Samson act being a straight swap. RR were short of funds and had also exhausted their overseas slots but they have remedied that by releasing a foreign player from the squad.
