IPL 2026: Will Sanju Samson join CSK?, Will Ravindra Jadeja be traded?

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Will Sanju Samson join CSK?, Will Ravindra Jadeja be traded?: The exchange of players in IPL has always been a matter of curiosity among the fans and teams. A major trade is being discussed for the upcoming IPL 2026 season, involving two big names: Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja.

Sanju Samson could join CSK, Ravindra Jadeja could be traded

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According to media reports, serious talks are underway between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) regarding a high-profile swap.

• Sanju Samson, who was a key part of the Rajasthan Royals until last season, will reportedly no longer play for the team in the upcoming season.
• According to a Cricbuzz report, Samson's trade with five-time champions CSK is in the final stages and an official announcement could be made soon.

If this deal is finalized, it would be the biggest deal in IPL history. This could be one of the biggest trades.

Rs 18 crore equation and RR's additional demand

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This potential trade is likely to be between Ravindra Jadeja and Sanju Samson on a player-for-player basis, as both players are valued at Rs 18 crore. However, there is a hitch in the negotiations.

• Rajasthan Royals are not ready for a simple swap in this deal. They are insisting on the inclusion of an additional player.
• RR's main demand is that CSK include South African star batsman Dewald Brevis in the trade. Brevis has become a top batsman on the global franchise circuit and joined CSK last season.

CSK's Tough Stance: Refusal to Release Brevis

On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings are quite firm.

• CSK is not in favor of including any additional players, let alone Brevis, in this deal.
• Chennai believes that giving up Jadeja, one of the best cricketers in the world, is a significant deal in itself.
• It has also been learned that CSK consulted Ravindra Jadeja before starting these negotiations.

Conclusion: Will Sanju Samson join CSK?

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This trade could become the biggest news for IPL 2026. On one side is CSK, which is willing to trade one of its legendary players for Sanju Samson but doesn't want to give up any other players. On the other side is RR, which wants maximum profit (in the form of Brevis) for a big name like Samson and is also considering other options. Fans and cricket pundits are eagerly awaiting this highly anticipated trade to finally materialize.

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