Reports suggest that Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are in the final stages of a massive IPL trade deal. Both teams are said to be considering parting ways with players they now view as “liabilities.”
CSK Eyeing Sanju Samson
According to sources, CSK are ready to trade Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran in exchange for Sanju Samson. While fans of the Yellow Army might not be pleased, it appears that the management, reportedly with MS Dhoni’s approval, has already made its decision.
High Stakes and Heavy Price Tags
Jadeja was retained by CSK last season for Rs.18 crores, while Sam Curran was purchased in the 2025 mega auction for Rs.2.4 crores. Trading Curran seems logical given his disappointing form last season, where he scored just 114 runs and took a single wicket.
Fans Divided Over Jadeja Trade
However, letting go of Jadeja has shocked many fans. The all-rounder holds the second-highest value in the franchise after MS Dhoni. He has been instrumental in CSK’s success, including their IPL 2023 title win, often rescuing the team during tough moments.
Jadeja’s Legacy at CSK
Since joining CSK in 2012, Jadeja has scored 2198 runs and earned the nickname ‘Thalapathy’. He is considered part of CSK’s core leadership group under Dhoni.
Trading such a crucial player feels unjustified to many supporters, leaving the final decision to the franchise’s top management whether to let him go or trust him for one more season.
