Overview
- The IPL and both franchises confirmed on November 15 that Sanju Samson joins Chennai Super Kings, with Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran headed to Rajasthan Royals ahead of the retention deadline.
- League fees were set with Samson at INR 18 crore for CSK, Jadeja reduced to INR 14 crore at RR, and Curran moving at INR 2.4 crore.
- A technical issue over an overseas slot in RR’s roster was resolved by the BCCI, clearing the way for the trade to be registered.
- CSK managing director Kasi Viswanathan called the decision mutual and explained the move targets an experienced Indian top-order batter as part of a planned transition beyond MS Dhoni.
- RR hailed Jadeja’s return as a meaningful reunion and added Curran to bolster all-round options, as the day also featured confirmed trades of Mohammed Shami to LSG, Mayank Markande to MI, Arjun Tendulkar to LSG, Nitish Rana to DC, and Donovan Ferreira back to RR.