CSK to officially confirm the deal after 48 hours.
Sanju Samson trade news is currently the most trending topic ahead of the IPL 2026 retention deadline. After months of discussions, starting just after the conclusion of the previous season, it was finally looking like the five-time champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), had locked in the deal to rope in the Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper.
However, though both teams are yet to announce anything about the trade officially, CSK have almost confirmed the Sanju Samson trade news after posting a special birthday wish for him on their official social media handle.
Previously, several Indian Premier League franchises, including the three-time winners, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Delhi Capitals (DC), had shown their interest in including the wicketkeeper-batter in their squad. But the discussions hit a deadlock as the Royals were not pleased with the returns.
Moving on from these two sides, RR started negotiating with the Chennai management for the Sanju Samson trade. Initially, they had demanded the South African youngster Dewald Brevis alongside the veteran CSK all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.
But following a smashing debut season for the yellow outfit in the IPL 2025, CSK refused to release their key Proteas member for the trade. The Sanju Samson trade discussions also involved the young Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana. However, after multiple negotiations, RR are finally likely to secure the Sanju Samson deal in exchange for Jadeja and the English all-rounder Sam Curran.
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According to a Cricbuzz report, the CSK Sanju Samson trade involving three star players has been initiated by the two franchises. It will take at least 48 hours to complete the highly anticipated swap. Notably, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is also required to be involved in the process.
“Consent has been obtained from all three players and the Expression of Interest process has been initiated. All three have signed on the dotted line, but the process will take some time to culminate,” stated a franchise official to Cricbuzz.
Moreover, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) is required for the overseas player involved in the trade. This indicates that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) might also have a role to play before finalising the CSK-RR deal, involving Curran.
However, the CSK fans are elated to welcome the local player, Samson. The 31-year-old has already put up 4,704 runs in 177 matches in his 13-year IPL career so far. After representing the Royals for 11 long years, he will hope to start fresh for the new franchise in the IPL 2026.
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