Overview
- Multiple outlets report talks are advanced on a three‑player trade sending Sanju Samson to Chennai Super Kings with Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran moving to Rajasthan Royals, though neither franchise has confirmed it.
- The prospective exchange is not expected to be a straight swap, with Rajasthan seeking a second CSK player and negotiations exploring permutations that have included Matheesha Pathirana.
- Ravindra Jadeja’s Instagram account was deactivated and, separately, CSK pacer Matheesha Pathirana also went offline on Instagram, social‑media moves that intensified speculation around potential departures.
- Former CSK stalwarts weighed in publicly, with Suresh Raina urging the club to keep Jadeja and Mohammad Kaif suggesting MS Dhoni would accept a trade only if it strengthened the team.
- With a retention deadline on November 15 and a mini‑auction in mid‑December reported, Rajasthan are evaluating captaincy options if Samson departs, with Dhruv Jurel and Yashasvi Jaiswal in contention.