As the IPL 2026 retention deadline draws close, speculation around Ravindra Jadeja’s future has hit its peak. The star all-rounder, long considered the backbone of the Chennai Super Kings, is reportedly on the verge of a blockbuster move to the Rajasthan Royals through a high-profile trade. If finalised, the switch will officially end his long association with CSK—a journey that began in 2012, interrupted only during the franchise’s two-year suspension.

The last few years in Chennai haven’t been entirely smooth for Jadeja. From a brief and turbulent stint as captain to sections of the crowd celebrating his dismissal just to see MS Dhoni walk out to bat, the relationship has shown visible cracks. Now, it appears Jadeja is ready to move on—something Ravi Shastri virtually confirmed on air.

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