Overview
- Multiple reports describe advanced but unresolved negotiations for a swap sending Sanju Samson to CSK with Ravindra Jadeja heading to RR, potentially with an overseas player involved.
- Coverage says the talks hit a roadblock over the third player, with RR’s overseas quota already full and only about ₹30 lakh reportedly left in their purse against a high-value target such as Sam Curran, earlier cited at ₹2.4 crore.
- Former CSK batter Subramaniam Badrinath told Star Sports that MS Dhoni will not be used as an Impact Player and will keep wicket when he features.
- CSK has confirmed Dhoni’s participation for IPL 2026, and Badrinath added he might not play every game yet would remain on-field as keeper and still exert influence despite Ruturaj Gaikwad serving as captain.
- A new report claiming paperwork for Samson’s move is complete lacks an official announcement and is presented as unconfirmed, with retention decisions due by Nov 15 and a mini-auction to follow.