According to Cricbuzz, CSK and RR have agreed to a blockbuster trade that will see Sanju Samson join CSK and Ravindra Jadeja join RR. The deal, which also includes CSK’s addition of Sam Curran, has been cleared by the BCCI and is set to be announced on November 15. Jadeja’s departure will mark the end of a significant chapter for CSK and his move back to RR offers a fresh role as a senior statesman. Samson, on the other hand, heads to CSK after mutually agreeing that the trade will benefit both parties.
With the highly anticipated IPL Retention 2026 underway, Mumbai Indians have announced the retention of all-rounder Shardul Thakur from Lucknow Super Giants. The trade between the two franchises has been finalized, securing Thakur's return to Mumbai after a successful stint with LSG last season. The announcement, made through a video titled "Lord Thakur incoming", is just one of the many expected as teams reveal their final retention lists for IPL 2026. Stay with us for all the updates, expert opinions, and reactions from this exciting event.
After days of speculation, the mega trade deal between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals is confirmed as they swap Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran for Sanju Samson. CSK will now have a promising Indian wicket-keeper batter in their squad, while RR adds two quality all-rounders to their team. This marks one of the biggest trade deals in the history of IPL and could pave the way for more such moves in the future.
Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant made history as he surpassed Virender Sehwag's record for hitting the most sixes in Test cricket for India. Pant hit two sixes in the ongoing Test against South Africa, taking his tally to 92 sixes. He now has a chance to become the first Indian and fourth cricketer overall to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket if he can hit eight more in the current series.
In a surprising move, Rajasthan Royals have traded their captain Sanju Samson for Chennai Super Kings' all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League. This marks only the third franchise for the experienced player, who has been with the Royals since his IPL debut in 2013. Fans were left emotional as they bid goodbye to their beloved 'Chettan' and expressed their sadness on social media.
After weeks of speculation, it has finally been confirmed that Indian cricketer Sanju Samson will be joining Chennai Super Kings during the Indian Premier League 2026 auction. He has been traded from Rajasthan Royals for a hefty sum of INR 18 crores. His move comes after an apparent falling out with RR's management last season, leading to his desire to leave the franchise. CSK acquired him by trading two of their star players, Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. The IPL Governing Council has officially announced the trade, making Samson the third franchise of his career and raising questions about Jadeja's potential leadership role at RR.
Chennai Super Kings have shaken up their squad for the upcoming IPL season with the signings of Sanju Samson and releasing of Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. The five-time champions have made a bold move by bringing in Samson, seen as a long-term successor to MS Dhoni, and will be hoping for him to solidify their batting line-up. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals have made some savvy acquisitions with Jadeja and Curran, boosting their middle order significantly. CSK will now focus on filling in the remaining gaps in their squad in the IPL auctions.
CSK's long-standing relationship with Ravindra Jadeja has ended as they officially announce the trade deal with Rajasthan Royals on Saturday (November 15). Jadeja, who has been a key member of CSK's success over 12 years, has now been swapped with younger all-rounder Sam Curran and star batsman Sanju Samson. The move has left fans divided, with some emotional and others calling it a timely decision. Jadeja now returns to the Royals where he first made his mark in the IPL, possibly as the franchise's next captain.
In a tense and physical match between Portugal and Ireland, superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was shown a red card for an aggressive challenge on Irish player Dara O'Shea. This unexpected turn of events added to the drama of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match, which ultimately ended in a draw. As fans eagerly await the next blog, speculation rises about the consequences of Ronaldo's actions and how it will affect the future of both teams in the tournament.
After acquiring West Indies all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford in a multi-crore deal, Mumbai Indians are now expected to release a few overseas players to make room for another foreign signing. England's Reece Topley and South Africa's Corbin Bosch are likely to be released, while Afghanistan's AM Ghazanfar, who is highly rated by the team, might also be let go due to his high price tag. The addition of Rutherford is expected to strengthen Mumbai's middle order, which struggled in the previous edition of the tournament.