Sanju Samson Joins Chennai Super Kings; Ravindra Jadeja Returns to Rajasthan Royals After 16 Years

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New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have confirmed the acquisition of wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson from Rajasthan Royals ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, in a blockbuster trade deal that sees all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja return to Rajasthan Royals after 16 years.

Samson, 30, will represent CSK at his existing league fee of INR 18 crore. The move comes as part of a trade agreement in which Jadeja’s fee has been revised from INR 18 crore to INR 14 crore. CSK will also part ways with England all-rounder Sam Curran, who will join Rajasthan Royals at his existing fee of INR 2.4 crore.

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