Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain and wicketkeeper Sanju Samson has formally been traded to Chennai Tremendous Kings for ₹18 crore forward of the much-awaited IPL 2026 retention deadline (Saturday, November 15). Ravindra Jadeja has returned to his first franchise within the IPL, however his price has been diminished by ₹4 crore.
IPL franchises will announce their retention and launch lists on Saturday, November 15. Following the retentions and releases, every staff will enter the 2026 mini-auction with its remaining purse. The public sale is anticipated to happen abroad as soon as once more in December, with many gamers prone to be out there.
Ravindra Jadeja’s IPL Wage Drops from ₹18 Crore to ₹14 Crore Following CSK-RR Commerce
Ravindra Jadeja’s commerce from Chennai Tremendous Kings to Rajasthan Royals was confirmed on Saturday, November 15. As a part of the alternate, Sanju Samson joins Chennai Tremendous Kings for his current value of ₹18 crore, the identical quantity for which he was retained by Rajasthan earlier than the earlier mega public sale.
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Jadeja, who had been CSK’s prime retention at ₹18 crore, will now play for the Royals at a diminished contract of ₹14 crore per season after a renegotiated settlement between each franchises. English all-rounder Sam Curran strikes from Chennai to Rajasthan for ₹2.4 crore, his current price.
The all-rounder ends his 12-season stint with Chennai. Notably, Jadeja performed for the Jaipur-based franchise within the first two editions. He was banned from the 2010 season for breaching IPL tips.
Ravindra Jadeja, the Main Wicket-Taker for Chennai Tremendous Kings
Ravindra Jadeja started his IPL journey with the identical franchise in 2008. Throughout his stint with the Royals, he performed 27 matches throughout two seasons, scoring 430 runs and claiming six wickets. The left-handed batter joined the Chennai Tremendous Kings in 2012.
Jadeja performed 186 matches for the Tremendous Kings. He scored 2,198 runs at a mean of 28.55 with a strike fee of 136.10. With the ball, he picked up 143 wickets at an economic system of seven.64. He’s CSK’s all-time main wicket-taker.
He was instrumental within the staff’s IPL title victories in 2018, 2021, and 2023 and briefly led the aspect in 2022 earlier than handing the captaincy again to MS Dhoni.
Sam Curran will be a part of Rajasthan as his third IPL staff. The English all-rounder has performed 64 matches up to now, having represented Punjab Kings and CSK. He and Jadeja are anticipated to strengthen Rajasthan’s all-round division forward of IPL 2026.
Rajasthan Royals Gave Me My First Platform – Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja expressed his delight at returning to Rajasthan Royals, the franchise the place his IPL journey started and the place he lifted the trophy within the league’s first season. He mentioned that the Royals gave him his earliest alternatives and first style of success.
“Rajasthan Royals gave me my first platform and my first style of victory. Coming again feels particular – it’s not only a staff for me, it’s residence. Rajasthan Royals is the place I received my first IPL, and I hope to win extra with this present group of gamers,” Jadeja mentioned in an official assertion launched by RR.
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