After much discussion, the Indian Premier League (IPL) finally announced the high-profile trade deal of Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Saturday, November 15.
It is now officially confirmed that CSK have traded Sanju Samson to RR in the biggest player swap that has seen them parting ways with Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran ahead of IPL 2026.
CSK-RR seal mega trade with Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran ahead of IPL 2026
Now, Jadeja will reunite with Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026, while Curran has found a new home in Jaipur, and Samson is all set to live his dream of playing for CSK and sharing the dressing room with the great MS Dhoni next season.
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BCCI issued official statement
“Senior all-rounder and former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ravindra Jadeja will represent Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the upcoming IPL season following a successful trade,” the IPL said in an official media release.
“Jadeja, who played for CSK for 12 seasons, is one of the most experienced players in the league, having played over 250 games. As part of the trade deal, his league fee has been revised from Rs 18 crore to Rs 14 crore.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain and India wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson will now represent Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the current league fee of Rs 18 crore. Samson, one of the most experienced players in the league, has played 177 IPL matches.
CSK will be the third franchise of his career. Since making his IPL debut in 2013, the senior pro has represented RR in all the seasons except two β 2016 and 2017, when he played for Delhi Capitals.β
Here’s how fans reacted to the high-profile trade deal:
Thanks Jaddu! You will always be our Thalapathy!
– Rishi Ostwal (@rishijain_08) 15 November 2025
Thanks for everything, Jaddu
Today we bow our heads in gratitude.
To end.
for decisive spells,Always our king.
always our bagapathy,
always our jaddu,#whistlepoddu #ThalapathyForever#IPL2026 #IPLAuction #csk #Chennai#thala#jaddu pic.twitter.com/wUby8F9L9Eβ πππ΅πππππ (@Navee_Ysr) 15 November 2025
The players we were associated with be it FAF/RAINA/JADDU…there is no one there
connection from now on @ChennaiIPL it won’t be the same again #Justice #jadeja #IPLAuction #IPL2026-Pritam Das (@PritamD76783961) 15 November 2025
Jaddu!!!
I told myself it was okay, until I saw this video, my eyes were literally full of tears!! And yes you will be missed!! Anyway we would love to see you shine!!Just seeing you smiling and happy alone is enough for us!! We shout out to you Jadeja!!
– Jagika’s girl (@jagika_2414) 15 November 2025
This is so crazy man… It’s like watching Virat Kohli ply his trade with Lucknow Super Giants in the last few years of his IPL career… when you’ve spent your entire life watching him play for just one team (except Jaddu, he played for KTK during the 2-year CSK ban, hmm) https://t.co/CctqKmHXD6
– Ridge (@filmkirbys) 15 November 2025
Biggest deal of IPL CSK lost here They just bought Jaddu for 14 crores and RR bought Sam Curran for 2.6 and Ferreira for just 1 crore
– Betsy (@imbatzzz) 15 November 2025
Very emotional. We are grateful to you after that 2023 final β the day that changed everything. Jaddu goes where he will be loved, and we get a spark in Sanju. Sir Jadeja, thanks for everything. https://t.co/RmhXufx4bp
– Cricket Thoughts (@motionmasteryy) 15 November 2025
CSK was waiting for Sanju Samson to turn 31 as that was their eligibility criteria to join them.#IPLAuction #IPL2026
– Good (@gooddidisplay) 15 November 2025
Yes, time is for me too. Today I am also officially going to CSK Fan Club. Only one man is responsible for this β Sanju Samson. Thank you RR for the good times, stressful times and frustrating times. You will be my second favourite. ok go. Meanwhile let me find a whistle.
– Cricfan (@DeepakSett) 15 November 2025
After Dhoni’s departure, Sanju Samson will definitely keep the fan momentum going with his die-hard Mallu fanbase.
– Lee (@Leennister) 15 November 2025
CSK gets Sanju Samson https://t.co/pPIrFojl1g
– Yash (@YashCricOG) 15 November 2025
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the future of CSK – Sanju Samson. pic.twitter.com/WcHFwRK4bx
– Ashish_Dube (@dube_ashis68150) 15 November 2025
From pink to yellow, the roar becomes louder.
Sanju Samson isn’t just joining CSK – he’s becoming the Yellows’ heartthrob.
Welcome to Ambuden, Chetta!#whistlepoddu #sanjusamson #csk #IPL2026– Brat Dot AI (@BratDotAI) 15 November 2025
Now we are not CSK fans like before,
A part of us is always with you
Our Jaddu forever #ThalapathyForever pic.twitter.com/EhC0ToZEnL– Mr Tanikella (@sivatanikella99) 15 November 2025
Thalapathy in Pink again for 2009 but the yellow story ends now……
Even though I am not a CSK fan, still can’t imagine Ravindra Jadeja in other jersey, it feels bad pic.twitter.com/yUyx0PJ229– Yash (@YashCricOG) 15 November 2025
Ravindra Jadeja’s IPL journey
Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja’s IPL journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. At just 19 years old, he started his career with Rajasthan Royals in 2008 and immediately became a key part of their historic title win in the first IPL season.
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In two seasons, Jadeja played 27 matches for the Royals and scored 430 runs and took six wickets and quickly became one of the most exciting young all-rounders in the IPL. However, Jadeja’s progress suffered a setback in 2010 when he was suspended for violating contract rules.
But the Indian all-rounder made a strong comeback in 2011, when he joined Kochi Tuskers Kerala and led the way with 283 runs and eight wickets in 14 matches. The biggest turning point came in 2012 when CSK signed him for Rs 9.72 crore, making him one of the most expensively bought players in that auction.
Since then, Jadeja has become a key pillar of CSK’s success. Even during CSK’s two-year ban in 2016 and 2017, he performed well for Gujarat Lions, scoring 349 runs in 27 matches and taking 13 wickets.
In 13 seasons with CSK, Jadeja played 254 matches and scored over 3,200 runs besides taking 143 wickets, becoming their highest wicket-taker, and cementing his legacy as one of the franchise’s all-time greats.
He also shares the record with Dhoni for most Player of the Match awards (16).
