Archive · 12 Nov 2025
IPL Trade Deal for Samson, Jadeja and Curran Hits Snag
Two big cricket teams, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), are trying to swap some players.
RR wanted to send their player Sanju Samson to CSK, and in return, get two players, Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran, from CSK.
However, there's a problem!
RR already has the maximum number of foreign players allowed on their team.
So, they can't add another foreign player like Sam Curran unless they let one of their current foreign players go first.
This means the swap can't happen right now, even though both teams agreed to it.
The good news is that even after the deadline to finalize players passes, the teams can still make trades later on.
They just need to sort out their player limits.
There's also a mention of another possible trade involving KL Rahul.
A proposed IPL trade deal to send Sanju Samson to CSK and acquire Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran by RR has hit a snag.
The trade is stalled because RR has reached the maximum limit of eight overseas players and cannot register Curran without releasing an existing overseas player.
CSK cannot register Samson until RR completes their part of the deal by freeing up an overseas slot.
The IPL retention deadline is November 15, 2025, but the trade window remains open, allowing deals to be finalized after this date.
The trade may still occur after the retention deadline, provided RR addresses their overseas player limit.
- Who
- Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Rajasthan Royals (RR).
- What
- A proposed trade deal involving Sanju Samson moving to CSK and Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran moving to RR has been stalled due to RR exceeding their overseas player limit.
- When
- The retention deadline is November 15, 2025, but the trade window remains open beyond this date.
- Where
- Indian Premier League (IPL).
- Why
- The trade is being considered as part of team strategies and squad adjustments, but RR's lack of overseas slots is preventing its immediate completion.
Proposed Trade Deal
Obstacles and Alternatives
Player Movement
Proposed Trade Deal
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) have reportedly agreed on a trade where Sanju Samson would move to CSK, and RR would acquire Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran from CSK.
Obstacles and Alternatives
The proposed trade has encountered a significant obstacle due to RR having reached the maximum limit of eight overseas players on their roster, preventing them from registering Curran without releasing an existing overseas player. Consequently, CSK cannot register Samson until the deal is finalized by RR.
Trade Window Flexibility
Proposed Trade Deal
While the retention deadline is November 15th, the IPL trading window allows for deals to be completed even after this date, remaining open until a week before the auction and reopening after the auction.
Obstacles and Alternatives
This flexibility means the Samson-Jadeja-Curran trade can still occur, but it requires RR to first address their overseas player limit by releasing someone before Curran can be accommodated.
- Retention Deadline
- November 15, 2025
- Proposed Trade
- Sanju Samson to CSK; Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to RR.
- Trade Obstacle for RR
- Exceeded overseas player limit (8 players); need to release an overseas player to accommodate Curran.
- Trade Window
- Open after season ends until a week before auction; reopens after auction and closes 30 days before next season.
- Auction Timing
- Likely mid-December 2025 (Dec 15-17), possibly in Abu Dhabi.
- Current Status
- Jadeja and Curran expected to stay with CSK for now; deal may be completed after retention deadline.
Sources
Ravindra Jadeja to leave CSK? Report says IPL side close to swap with RR's Sanju Samson
‘Sanju Samson will not get captaincy with CSK trade’: Leaving out Ravindra Jadeja a ‘big decision’ for Chennai, says R Ashwin
'More Power To You': Chennai Super Kings' Post For Sanju Samson Grabs Eyeballs Amid Trade Rumours
IPL Trade News Live Updates: Jadeja-Samson mega deal in discussion, KL Rahul to KKR rumours grow
EXCLUSIVE | Ravindra Jadeja Likely To Become Rajasthan Royals Captain, Sanju Samson Won't Lead CSK
Not Yashasvi Jaiswal Or Dhruv Jurel! 36-Year-Old Star Likely To Be Named Rajasthan Royals Captain: Report
Kris Srikkanth on possible Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja trade: ‘Who’s your all-rounder in CSK…as the successor to Dhoni. But for that, you’ve Urvil Patel already’
