Key Takeaways
- Rajasthan Royals may trade captain Sanju Samson to CSK for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran
- CSK officials confirm interest in acquiring the Indian wicketkeeper-batter
- Samson reportedly seeking change after 11 years with Rajasthan Royals
In a potential blockbuster IPL trade, Rajasthan Royals are considering trading their captain Sanju Samson to Chennai Super Kings in exchange for star all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran ahead of the 2026 season.
CSK Confirms Interest in Samson
A senior official from five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings confirmed the franchise’s interest in acquiring the 30-year-old wicketkeeper-batter. “Everyone knows we are interested in getting Sanju. We have expressed our interest in procuring him in this trading window. RR is yet to confirm as their management said they are weighing the options. We are hopeful Sanju will play for CSK,” the anonymous CSK official stated.
Samson’s Royals Legacy
Sanju Samson has been with Rajasthan Royals for 11 years, having joined the inaugural IPL winners in 2008. He was appointed full-time captain in IPL 2021 and has spent most of his IPL career with the franchise. However, after the conclusion of the latest season, the Indian T20I regular admitted he was seeking a change and wanted to be released by the Royals.
The Trade Package
In return for Samson, CSK would send two established all-rounders to Rajasthan. Ravindra Jadeja, who began his IPL career with Royals in the first two seasons, has been a CSK mainstay and was even promoted to captaincy when MS Dhoni stepped down before the 2022 edition. English all-rounder Sam Curran, 27, has previously played for both CSK and Punjab Kings.
Trade Process Requirements
For the trade to proceed, both franchises must submit formal expressions of interest to the IPL governing council. After obtaining written consent from all players involved, the teams would negotiate final terms subject to governing body ratification.
