Sanju Samson Joins Chennai Super Kings, Ravindra Jadeja-Sam Curran Head Towards Rajasthan Royals In Mega IPL Trade Deal

Sanju Samson and the Rajasthan Royals have agreed on a mega trade deal, which has seen Sanju Samson join CSK while Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran move to the Royals. Jadeja's association with CSK dates back 12 years, and the left-handed all-rounder will be a prized asset for the Royals.

Ravindra Jadeja Returns To Rajasthan Royals

As per the agreement, RR signed him for a package of INR 14 crore, 4 crore less than what he was earning for CSK. Jadeja did play a pivotal role in Rajasthan's first-ever IPL title in 2008 under Shane Warne's guidance.

Chennai Super Kings Managing Director, KS Viswanathan, said: "A transition in a team's journey is never easy. Trading out a player like Ravindra Jadeja, who has been an integral part of the franchise for more than a decade, and Sam Curran was one of the toughest decisions we have taken in the team's history.

"The decision was taken with mutual understanding with both Jadeja and Curran. We are deeply grateful for Jadeja's extraordinary contributions and the legacy he leaves behind. We wish both Jadeja and Curran the best for the future.

“We also welcome Sanju Samson, whose skill-set and achievements complement our ambitions. This decision has been made with great thought, respect, and a long-term vision.”

Mohd Shami Joins SRH, Nitish Rana Goes To Delhi Capitals

In other IPL trades, Sunrisers Hyderabad have traded Mohammed Shami to Lucknow Super Giants, and the Indian pacer will move to LSG at his existing price of Rs 10 crore. Donovan Ferreira has been successfully traded to the Delhi Capitals from the Rajasthan Royals for a fee of INR 1 crore. Nitish Rana will feature for the Delhi Capitals as he joined them from the Rajasthan Royals in a trade deal. Kolkata Knight Riders have successfully traded spinner Mayank Markande to the Mumbai Indians for INR 30 lakh.

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