CSK wishes Sanju Samson 'super birthday' as Ravindra Jadeja–RR trade swap heats up before IPL 2026 retention deadline

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CSK wishes Sanju Samson 'super birthday' as Ravindra Jadeja–RR trade swap heats up before IPL 2026 retention deadline image

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The IPL 2026 trade window has entered its most dramatic phase yet, and few stories have captured fan attention like the Sanju Samson-Ravindra Jadeja trade buzz. The story has now turned into one of the most closely watched developments before the November 15 retention deadline.

With both Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals staying silent officially, every small social media move has fans speculating on what's next.

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CSK's birthday post fuels Sanju Samson trade chatter

CSK set social media abuzz on Tuesday after wishing Sanju Samson a "super birthday" from their official account — a gesture that instantly reignited talk of the potential trade.

The post was seen by many as a subtle hint that the five-time champions might be preparing to welcome the RR captain into their ranks.

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The timing of the post couldn't have been more intriguing. The two teams have reportedly been in advanced discussions for weeks, with multiple outlets confirming that the Jadeja-for-Samson swap has moved beyond speculation into active negotiation.

Latest update on Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja trade swap

The trade involving Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja, and Sam Curran is progressing, though it's not official yet. Both Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals have started the process, but as of November 10, neither franchise has formally informed the BCCI or IPL authorities.

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Reports say all three players have given their consent and signed the necessary forms, but the official completion could take a couple of days since trades require a 48-hour formalisation process.

The swap initially included Jadeja and Curran for Samson after Rajasthan's request for Dewald Brevis was declined. Once completed, the trade would see CSK and RR adjust their squads ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction.

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