Samson will play for CSK next season at his existing price of ₹18 crore. RR gained Jadeja at a revised fee of ₹14 crore and retained Curran at ₹2.4 crore. The league confirmed the deal in an official statement.

Samson spent more than a decade with RR. He joined the franchise in 2013, became a top-order mainstay, and later took over the captaincy in 2021. He led the team to the 2022 IPL final and delivered strong batting seasons, including 531 runs in 2024.

Jadeja reunites with RR after 16 years. He brings unmatched experience, 143 wickets for CSK, and over 2,100 runs. His 2023 final-winning cameo remains one of CSK’s most iconic moments.

Curran joins his third IPL team and strengthens RR’s all-round options. He has 997 career runs and 59 wickets across 64 matches.

Franchise officials expect the blockbuster swap to reshape both teams ahead of the next IPL season.

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However, the trade faces complications as Rajasthan Royals reportedly want South African youngster Dewald Brevis included alongside Jadeja. According to a Cricbuzz report, this additional demand has become the main roadblock in finalising the deal. Brevis joined CSK last season as an injury replacement and quickly proved his worth with impactful performances across global T20 leagues.

CSK, on the other hand, remain firm on not including any additional player, especially Brevis. The franchise believes Jadeja’s value as one of the world’s finest all-rounders is sufficient for a straight swap. Sources suggest CSK also consulted Jadeja before opening trade talks with RR.

Jadeja has been instrumental in CSK’s success, particularly his match-winning heroics in the IPL 2023 final. His balance of disciplined bowling and powerful finishing with the bat continues to make him one of the most valuable assets in world cricket.

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Kuldeep Yadav led India’s bowling, taking 4-72. His flight, turn, and control troubled the West Indies batters. Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj also claimed key wickets in the morning session.

The day began with Shai Hope and Tevin Imlach steady against Kuldeep and Jasprit Bumrah. Kuldeep dismissed both early, while Justin Greaves fell attempting a risky reverse-sweep. Pierre and Phillip then steadied the innings with disciplined batting for 15.3 overs.

India, leading by 301 runs after scoring 518/5, consider enforcing the follow-on

. The ninth-wicket partnership may influence the decision in the second session. The visitors remain under pressure to avoid an innings defeat.

Brief Scores: India 518/5 in 134.2 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 175; Jomel Warrican 3-98) lead West Indies 217/8 in 72 overs (Alick Athanaze 41, Shai Hope 36; Kuldeep Yadav 4-72, Ravindra Jadeja 3-46) by 301 runs.

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The gathering offered players a welcome break after their dominant win in the opening Test in Ahmedabad. Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and KL Rahul were among those present. Members of the coaching team and other players also joined, enjoying a relaxed evening filled with laughter and conversation.

BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla attended the dinner, adding a formal touch to the celebration. Sources described the mood as cheerful and engaging, with discussions on both their recent success and upcoming challenges. The event highlighted strong team bonding under Gambhir’s leadership.

Gambhir’s thoughtful gesture has been praised across the cricket community for fostering unity and trust. As Team India prepares for the decisive Delhi Test, morale remains high, and the players aim to clinch a 2–0 series win over the visitors.

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