IPL 2026 'Jadeja joins Rajasthan Royals, Samson moves to Chennai Super Kings'

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises confirmed eight player trades ahead of the 2026 season retention deadline, with Ravindra Jadeja and Sanju Samson grabbing the spotlight. 

While the all-rounder has been traded to the Rajasthan Royals, the wicketkeeper-batter will now represent the Chennai Super



Kings.

Jadeja, who represented CSK for 12 seasons and played over 250 matches, is among the most experienced players in the league. 

Under the trade agreement, his league fee has been reduced from Rs 18 crore to Rs 14 crore, the IPL confirmed in a release on Saturday.