Overview
- Multiple reports say both teams have named Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja and a second CSK player to the IPL Governing Council to initiate the process.
- Rajasthan have pushed for Matheesha Pathirana as the add‑on, while Chennai have offered Sam Curran, creating a negotiation snag over the second slot.
- The Indian Express and others report Jadeja agreed to move after discussions involving MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Stephen Fleming.
- Trade rules require written consent from all named players followed by IPL GC ratification, with the retention deadline set for November 15.
- Salary balance remains a factor, with Samson and Jadeja each at INR 18 crore and Curran reported at INR 2.4 crore, while the deal is not yet finalized and no franchise announcement has been made.