Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Major IPL Trades Ahead of 2026 Season Include Jadeja, Samson, and Shami
Some of the big players in India's cricket league, the IPL, are changing teams for the next season in 2026.
A star player named Ravindra Jadeja, who used to be the captain of the Chennai Super Kings, will now play for the Rajasthan Royals.
In a deal, he was traded for Sanju Samson, who used to captain the Rajasthan Royals and will now play for the Chennai Super Kings.
Another player, Sam Curran, is moving from Chennai Super Kings to Rajasthan Royals.
Also, a fast bowler named Mohammed Shami is moving from the Sunrisers Hyderabad team to the Lucknow Super Giants.
Another player, Nitish Rana, is also changing teams, moving from Rajasthan Royals to the Delhi Capitals.
These trades mean many teams will have new players for the upcoming season.
Ravindra Jadeja has been traded from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to Rajasthan Royals (RR) for IPL 2026, with his fee reduced to 14 crore INR.
Sanju Samson has been traded from Rajasthan Royals (RR) to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for 18 crore INR, marking his third franchise.
Sam Curran will join Rajasthan Royals (RR) from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for his existing fee of 2.4 crore INR.
Veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been traded from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at his existing fee of 10 crore INR.
Nitish Rana has been traded from Rajasthan Royals (RR) to Delhi Capitals (DC) at his existing fee of 4.2 crore INR.
- Who
- Ravindra Jadeja, Sanju Samson, Sam Curran, Mohammed Shami, Nitish Rana, Rajasthan Royals (RR), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Delhi Capitals (DC)
- What
- Several major player trades have occurred among Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises ahead of the 2026 season, including high-profile moves for Ravindra Jadeja, Sanju Samson, Sam Curran, Mohammed Shami, and Nitish Rana.
- When
- Ahead of the IPL 2026 season, on the IPL 2026 Retention deadline day.
- Where
- Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises including Rajasthan Royals (RR), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), and Delhi Capitals (DC).
- Why
- These trades are part of major shake-ups in the league, with players switching teams in high-profile deals.
Trade Details
Player's League Fee Adjustment
Ravindra Jadeja's Trade
Trade Details
Ravindra Jadeja is traded from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to Rajasthan Royals (RR) for the upcoming IPL 2026 season.
Player's League Fee Adjustment
Jadeja's league fee has been adjusted from INR 18 crore to INR 14 crore as part of the trade deal.
- Ravindra Jadeja's New Team
- Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Ravindra Jadeja's Previous Team
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Ravindra Jadeja's League Fee
- Adjusted from 18 crore to 14 crore INR
- Sanju Samson's New Team
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Sanju Samson's Previous Team
- Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Sanju Samson's League Fee
- 18 crore INR
- Sam Curran's New Team
- Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Sam Curran's Previous Team
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Mohammed Shami's New Team
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Mohammed Shami's Previous Team
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Mohammed Shami's League Fee
- 10 crore INR
- Nitish Rana's New Team
- Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Nitish Rana's Previous Team
- Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Nitish Rana's League Fee
- 4.2 crore INR
Sources
Why Chennai Super Kings let go Ravindra Jadeja through IPL 2026 trade? CSK CEO says ‘he also felt he can have a break’
Sanju Samson Joins Chennai Super Kings, Ravindra Jadeja-Sam Curran Head Towards Rajasthan Royals In Mega IPL Trade Deal
Sanju Samson Joins CSK, Jadeja Traded to RR
I Hope To...: Ravindra Jadeja Reacts After Returning To Rajasthan Royals After 17 Years
Big shake-up as CSK swap Jadeja and Curran for Samson
RR Retained and Released Players IPL 2026: Full list of retained and released players of Rajasthan Royals
CSK boss explains why Ravindra Jadeja was released for Sanju Samson: 'He was also very clear'
IPL 2026: Ravindra Jadeja opens up on Rajasthan Royals return, says 'coming back feels special'
Not Sanju Samson! 28-Year-Old Indian Batter To Captain CSK In IPL 2026
'Sanju Samson Was Emotionally Drained After Worst Season In 18 Years': RR Owner Lifts Lid On Blockbuster Trade
IPL 2026: Sanju Samson was emotionally drained, wanted to leave mid-season, reveals RR owner
Third Year Abroad: IPL 2026 Auction To Be Held In Abu Dhabi On December 16
Ravindra Jadeja Top Choice To Lead Rajasthan Royals In IPL 2026: Report
Former Mumbai Indian Player Claims Sanju Samson Will Play As 'A Pure Batter' In CSK
‘Sanju Samson was emotionally drained’: Rajasthan Royals owner explains IPL 2026 trade deal, quashes instability murmurs
Jadeja Will Bring A Big Impact To The Rajasthan Royals; This Is The Time For Him To Make Difference- Cheteshwar Pujara
