IPL Big Trade: Sanju To CSK, Jadeja To Rajasthan?

One of the biggest trade deals in IPL’s history is likely to happen as it is being established that Sanju Samson is likely to be traded for Chennai Super Kings while Ravindra Jadeja could be traded for Rajasthan Royals.

A sensational trade is making headlines ahead of IPL 2026. Reports suggest that Sanju Samson, the captain and backbone of Rajasthan Royals, is all set to join Chennai Super Kings. Samson has been with the Royals since 2013 and became their leader in 2021, guiding them to the 2022 final.

With over 4000 IPL runs and a consistent strike rate around 140, his move to Chennai could mark the beginning of a new era for CSK, possibly positioning him as the long-term successor to MS Dhoni.

In exchange, CSK is expected to send two star all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to Rajasthan Royals. For Jadeja, this shift would be a nostalgic homecoming, as he began his IPL career with the Royals in 2008 before becoming a legend with Chennai.

The trade would reunite him with the franchise where his IPL journey started, adding depth and leadership to Rajasthan’s lineup.

If finalized, this deal would be one of the most high-profile swaps in IPL history. Samson’s move to Chennai and Jadeja’s return to Rajasthan could completely reshape both teams strategies, leadership cores.