Overview
- League approval arrived ahead of the November 15 retention deadline after a brief technical snag over Rajasthan’s overseas slot was resolved.
- Sanju Samson joins Chennai Super Kings at his existing INR 18 crore salary, Ravindra Jadeja heads to Rajasthan Royals at INR 14 crore, and Sam Curran moves to RR at INR 2.4 crore.
- CSK managing director Kasi Viswanathan described the move as mutual and difficult, citing the need to secure a long-term Indian top-order wicketkeeper-batter for the team’s next phase.
- The IPL also confirmed other trades, including Mohammed Shami to Lucknow Super Giants, Mayank Markande to Mumbai Indians, Arjun Tendulkar to LSG, Nitish Rana to Delhi Capitals, and Donovan Ferreira back to RR.
- CSK framed the deal as part of a broader squad reshape before retentions and the mid-December mini-auction, with reports indicating additional top-order changes under consideration.