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It’s now official. The Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja-plus-Sam Curran swap deal has been confirmed by the IPL.
On November 9, RevSportz broke the story that Samson coming to Chennai Super Kings and Jadeja and Curran going to Rajasthan Royals, in the biggest trade deal ahead of the 2026 IPL, was about to happen. It has now been rubber-stamped. CSK have acquired Samson for INR 18 crore, while Jadeja’s fee has been revised to INR 14 crore. Curran has been roped in for his existing league fee of Rs 2.4 crore.
“Jadeja’s move marks an emotional homecoming — he was one of RR’s breakout stars during the 2008 title-winning season. Seventeen years later, he returns as one of world cricket’s most complete all-rounders. Sam Curran’s addition adds further depth, versatility and high-impact all-round skills to the squad,” Royals said in a press release.
A few other high-profile trade deals and retentions have happened. Here’s the IPL press release providing the details…
“Ahead of the IPL 2026 Retention Deadline, the franchises have agreed to the following player trades.
1) Ravindra Jadeja
Senior All-rounder and former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ravindra Jadeja will represent Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the upcoming IPL season following a successful trade. Jadeja, who played for CSK for 12 seasons, is among the most experienced players in the league, having played over 250 games. As part of the trade agreement, his league fee has been revised from INR 18 crore to INR 14 crore.
2) Sanju Samson
Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain and India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson will now represent Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at his existing league fee of INR 18 crore. One of the most experienced players in the league, Samson has played 177 IPL matches. CSK will be only the third franchise of his career. Since making his IPL debut in 2013, the senior pro has represented RR in all but two seasons—2016 and 2017—when he played for Delhi Capitals.
3) Sam Curran
England all-rounder Sam Curran will move from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to Rajasthan Royals (RR) at his existing league fee of INR 2.4 crore following a successful trade. The 27-year-old has played 64 IPL matches, and RR will be his third franchise, having previously represented Punjab Kings in 2019, 2023 and 2024, and CSK in the other seasons.
4) Mohd Shami
Veteran fast bowler Mohd Shami will turn out for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) after a successful trade from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Shami, the second-most expensive acquisition for SRH ahead of the IPL 2025 season at INR 10 crore, will move to LSG at his existing fee.
The senior pacer brings a wealth of experience, having played 119 IPL matches across five franchises since making his debut in 2013. Before joining SRH, Shami was an integral part of the Gujarat Titans setup and clinched the Purple Cap in 2023 with 28 wickets in 17 matches. Although he missed the 2024 season due to injury, he enjoyed an equally impactful 2023 campaign, contributing 20 wickets to GT’s title triumph.
5) Mayank Markande
Leg-spinner Mayank Markande will return to his former franchise, the Mumbai Indians (MI), following a successful trade from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Acquired by KKR for a fee of INR 30 lakh, Markande will join MI at his existing fee.
Markande began his IPL career with MI, representing the franchise in 2018, 2019 and 2022, before turning out for Rajasthan Royals in 2021 and Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2023 and 2024. He has featured in 37 IPL matches, taking 37 wickets.
6) Arjun Tendulkar
Bowling all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar will represent Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) following a successful transfer from Mumbai Indians. Arjun will move to LSG at his existing fee of INR 30 lakh. First picked by MI at the 2021 IPL auction, he made his IPL debut for the franchise in 2023.
7) Nitish Rana
Left-handed batter Nitish Rana will now represent Delhi Capitals (DC) following a trade from Rajasthan Royals (RR). He will continue at his existing fee of INR 4.2 crore, which RR had bid for at the auction ahead of the TATA IPL 2025 season. Rana, who has featured in over 100 games, captained Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023 when Shreyas Iyer was sidelined due to injury.
8) Donovan Ferreira
All-rounder Donovan Ferreira will return to his first franchise, Rajasthan Royals (RR), following a successful trade from Delhi Capitals (DC). As per the transfer agreement, his fee has been revised from INR 75 lakh to INR 1 crore.”
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