Star Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has moved from his long-term franchise, Chennai Super Kings, to Rajasthan Royals in a high-profile trade ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. RR captain Sanju Samson moves in the opposite direction to CSK in this deal. In his first reaction after returning to the franchise that started its IPL journey in 2008, Jadeja expressed his delight.

“Rajasthan Royals gave me my first platform and my first taste of victory,” Jadeja said in an official statement. “It feels special to be back; it’s not just a team for me, it’s home.

Rajasthan Royals is where I won my first IPL, and I hope to win more with this current group of players. ” Story continues below this advertisement. Jadeja was a part of Rajasthan Royals’ inaugural IPL-winning team in 2008 and remained with them till the following season.

After a stint with Kochi Tuskers Kerala in 2011, he joined CSK for the first time in 2012. He played for Gujarat Lions in 2016 and 2017 before returning to CSK in 2018.

The IPL confirmed the Jadeja-Samson trade on Saturday. Today, not rumours, but writing headlines. Ravindra 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒚Jadeja coming home ⚔️🔥 pic.

twitter. com/XJT5b5plCy — Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) November 15, 2025 “Jadeja, who played for CSK for 12 seasons, is one of the most experienced players in the league, having played over 250 games.

As part of the trade deal, his league fee was revised from Rs 18 crore 14 crore,” CSK managing director Kasi Vishwanathan said in a statement about the management’s difficult decision to part ways with the all-rounder. “This decision has been taken by the team management and it is a very difficult decision to leave out Jaddu, who has been responsible for CSK’s success over the years.

This was probably one of the toughest decisions taken by CSK. ” He said, “Considering the changes CSK is going through at this time, the team management took the toughest decision.

It is important that we consult the players concerned and after mutual consent we took this step. “.