Sanju Samson Joins CSK, Ravindra Jadeja Returns to RR in Blockbuster IPL Trade

In one of the biggest trades in IPL history, Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has moved to Chennai Super Kings. In a multi-player deal, CSK stalwarts Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran will join Rajasthan Royals. Jadeja, who began his IPL career with RR in 2008, returns to the franchise after 13 seasons with Chennai. The high-profile swap significantly reshuffles the rosters of two major teams ahead of the IPL 2026 player retention deadline, setting the stage for major strategic changes.