Overview
- Multiple outlets citing ESPNcricinfo report that both franchises have spoken to Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja and the likely third player and have filed an expression of interest with the league.
- Sam Curran is widely reported as the leading option to accompany Jadeja to Rajasthan Royals, with Matheesha Pathirana also discussed in talks reported by The Indian Express.
- The swap is not finalized and cannot proceed without written player clearances and formal ratification by the governing body under IPL trading rules.
- Timeline pressure is building as the retention deadline falls on November 15, ahead of a mid-December mini‑auction.
- Salary mechanics would see Samson and Jadeja offset at INR 18 crore each, while any inclusion of Curran would require RR to account for his INR 2.40 crore purse impact.