Sanju Samson will play for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026. The 30-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from Kerala on Saturday (November 15) officially joined CSK ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. He has been signed in a trade deal by Chennai Super Kings from Rajasthan Royals, who in exchange secured Ravindra Jadeja’s services.

“Sanju Samson will now represent Chennai Super Kings at his existing league fee of INR 18 crore," the IPL said in an official statement.

However, as part of the trade agreement, Jadeja’s fee has been revised from INR 18 crore to INR 14 crore.

Additionally, CSK will also part ways with allrounder Sam Curran as part of the exchange deal.

“England allrounder Sam Curran will move from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to Rajasthan Royals (RR) at his existing league fee of INR 2.4 cro

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