US EditionCSK–RR Mega Trade Confirmed: Samson Joins Chennai, Jadeja Back in Rajasthan
Sanju Samson joins Chennai Super Kings to boost batting dynamism while Ravindra Jadeja returns to Rajasthan Royals to restore leadership and balance after IPL 2025 struggles.
- Chennai Super Kings confirmed a swap acquiring Sanju Samson for Rs 18 crore while sending Ravindra Jadeja back to Rajasthan Royals with a revised fee of Rs 14 crore.
- After two bleak seasons, Chennai Super Kings overhauled its core as Samson's release request after IPL 2025 made a move inevitable, with CSK seeking batting dynamism and a post-Dhoni identity amid ageing middle order and shrinking spin group.
- Sanju Samson's career figures include 4027 runs and 177 IPL matches, while Ravindra Jadeja played over 250 games and took 143 wickets, highlighting the trade's scale.
- CSK will now enter the mini auction scrambling for a top Indian spinner who can bat, while Rajasthan Royals gain leadership depth and late-overs control with Ravindra Jadeja's homecoming.
- With Dhoni's transition in mind, Chennai Super Kings' roster choices carry leadership weight as Sanju Samson becomes his potential successor at his fourth franchise, while Ravindra Jadeja's exit creates selection and strategy challenges.
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