Is Ravindra Jadeja's permission needed for CSK to trade Sanju Samson from RR? Player consent rules explained for IPL 2026

Divy Dubey

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Is Ravindra Jadeja's permission needed for CSK to trade Sanju Samson from RR? Player consent rules explained for IPL 2026 image

In what is currently one of the most talked-about IPL 2026 trade rumours, reports suggest the Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings are exploring a deal involving Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja, and Sam Curran.

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The move, if finalised, could reshape both squads ahead of the IPL 2026 mini auction. However, with fans already speculating about player loyalty and team control, one question has repeatedly surfaced — does a franchise need a player's consent to execute such a trade?

What does IPL rules say about player consent during trades?

According to the IPL's official trading guidelines, no player can be transferred between franchises without the written consent of both franchises. Both teams must first express interest by naming the players involved in the trade and then seek each player's formal approval.

Only after all parties agree does the IPL Governing Council ratify the final trade.

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In simpler terms, neither CSK nor RR can trade Jadeja or Samson without their permission. This rule ensures that players have control over their career decisions, including franchise negotiations.

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Jadeja has been a cornerstone of Chennai Super Kings since 2012. Any move involving him would mark a major shift for CSK's core.

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Meanwhile, Sanju Samson has reportedly asked the Rajasthan Royals to release him before IPL 2026. With both franchises believed to have discussed a possible trade involving Samson, Jadeja, and Sam Curran, the deal can only proceed once all three players give written consent.

If approved, it would be one of the most significant swaps in IPL history — rivaling Hardik Pandya's move back to the Mumbai Indians. Both teams are expected to submit their trade proposals to the IPL Governing Council before the retention deadline.

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