Last Updated on 5 months ago by Charbel Coorey
Ravindra Jadeja is reportedly set to leave Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. According to ESPNcricinfo, Rajasthan Royals (RR) will trade Sanju Samson to CSK for Jadeja and England’s Sam Curran.
The aforementioned publication also wrote that both CSK and RR have spoken to all three players. The next step is the two franchises sending an expression of interest to the IPL governing council. From there, discussions can be made for a final agreement once players’ written consent is provided. This also needs to be ratified by the governing council.
The news has sent shockwaves across social media. Jadeja and Samson have been key parts of their respective franchises over an extended period of time.
Jadeja has played 254 IPL matches with 186 of them for CSK. His heroics in the 2023 final, where he struck a six and four off the final two balls to seal the title, will live long in the memory of CSK fans. The all-rounder also has the most man-of-the-match awards (16).
Samson is RR’s leading run-scorer (4,027). Since the start of 2022, Samson has often led the way in RR’s title push, scoring 1,636 runs at an average of 34.8 and strike rate of 149.1.
Reactions to reports Jadeja set to leave CSK: Good decision or mistake?
Opinions were split on the news. Some fans believe CSK should persist with Jadeja, while others believe they are making a good move with these trades.
“Selling your priced asset down the river just because you want the new glittery toy thats available is pure betrayal,” wrote one fan on X (formerly Twitter).
“Chennai Streets will miss you Ravindra Jadeja. Best wishes for your Journey in Rajasthan Royals,” wrote another.
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