Overview
- IPL confirmed Sanju Samson’s move to Chennai Super Kings at INR 18 crore, with Ravindra Jadeja joining Rajasthan Royals at a revised INR 14 crore and Sam Curran heading to RR at INR 2.4 crore.
- Cheteshwar Pujara said Samson strengthens CSK’s top order and offers a long-term wicketkeeper-batter option as the club navigates the post-Dhoni transition.
- Jadeja ends a 12-season CSK stint and called his return to Rajasthan a homecoming in a franchise statement, highlighting his early title win with RR in 2008.
- League announcements also detailed trades of Mohammed Shami (to LSG at INR 10 crore), Arjun Tendulkar (to LSG at INR 30 lakh), Nitish Rana (to DC at INR 4.2 crore), Mayank Markande (to MI at INR 30 lakh) and Donovan Ferreira (back to RR at INR 1 crore).
- The deal was finalized on retention deadline day after weeks of talks, with reports noting BCCI clearance, as teams now lock retentions and ready auction strategies under the INR 120 crore cap.