In one of the most dramatic transfer moves the IPL has seen, Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have completed a mega trade involving Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran.
The IPL confirmed the development on Saturday, marking a major reshuffle ahead of the 2026 season.
Sanju Samson, RR’s long-time face and captain since 2021, will join CSK at the valuation of Rs 18 crore, the same fee RR retained him for ahead of IPL 2025. In return, the Royals will receive allrounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran.
Jadeja’s fee, however, has been renegotiated to Rs 14 crore, while Curran will move at his earlier price of Rs 2.4 crore.
For Jadeja, the trade marks an emotional return to the franchise where his IPL journey began in 2008.
Speaking about rejoining RR, he said, “This is where I first learned what winning feels like in the IPL. Coming back is like coming home. I’m excited to contribute to this new group and chase more titles.”
Samson, who spent 11 years across two stints with RR, had indicated after the last season that he wanted a fresh start and requested to be released.
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CSK’s managing director Kasi Viswanathan said the move was finalised only after full agreement from all parties involved.
“Jadeja has been one of the pillars of CSK for more than a decade. His contributions are priceless and his legacy stays with us,” he said.
He also welcomed Samson warmly, noting that his experience and match-winning ability align perfectly with CSK’s long-term plans.
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