Overview
- The confirmed trade sent Sanju Samson to Chennai Super Kings with Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran moving to Rajasthan Royals, with Samson retained at ₹18 crore and Jadeja’s fee revised to ₹14 crore per the IPL advisory.
- CSK’s ‘Chetta Is Here’ unveiling referenced Rajinikanth films and featured Malayalam actor-director Basil Joseph, capping a high-production rollout on social media.
- Samson was officially assigned jersey No. 11 and said wearing CSK’s yellow made him “feel like a champion” in a video released by the franchise.
- CSK stated Ruturaj Gaikwad remains captain, while Anil Kumble suggested Rajasthan could consider Jadeja for the leadership alongside options such as Riyan Parag, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel and Sam Curran.
- Analyst views point to Samson likely taking wicketkeeping duties with MS Dhoni potentially playing a different role, as CSK target spin and pace reinforcements before the December 16 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi.