IPL 2026 Retention: Samson–Jadeja Mega Swap Confirmed; Full List of Trades Released
IPL 2026 retention day has kicked off with blockbuster trades, including Sanju Samson moving to CSK and Ravindra Jadeja joining Rajasthan Royals. LSG also pulled off major acquisitions with Arjun Tendulkar and Mohammed Shami. Teams must submit final retention lists by 3 PM IST today.
IPL 2026 Retention Live: Sanju Samson Joins CSK, Jadeja Moves to RR as Major Trades Finalised
As India battles South Africa in the first Test in Kolkata, the IPL teams are engaged in a high-stakes off-field contest of their own. With the IPL 2026 retention deadline set for 3 PM IST on November 15, all ten franchises are working quickly to finalise which players they intend to retain and who will be released ahead of the auction.
Unlike last year’s mega auction, teams have the freedom to retain as many players as they prefer to maintain squad continuity. The early hours of Saturday delivered the biggest news of the retention window—a massive swap deal involving Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja.
The IPL officially confirmed that Sanju Samson will play for Chennai Super Kings, while Ravindra Jadeja moves to Rajasthan Royals, marking one of the most dramatic player movements in recent seasons. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians, Lucknow Super Giants, and Sunrisers Hyderabad were also active with multiple trades.
🔄 IPL 2026 Full List of Confirmed Trades (as of 15 Nov 2025, 11:12 AM IST)
Ravindra Jadeja – CSK ➝ RR (₹14 crore)
Sam Curran – CSK ➝ RR (₹2.4 crore)
Sanju Samson – RR ➝ CSK (₹18 crore)
Mohammed Shami – SRH ➝ LSG (₹10 crore)
Mayank Markande – KKR ➝ MI (₹30 lakh)
Arjun Tendulkar – MI ➝ LSG (₹30 lakh)
Nitish Rana – RR ➝ DC (₹4.2 crore)
Donovan Ferreira – DC ➝ RR (₹1 crore)
Shardul Thakur – LSG ➝ MI (₹2 crore)
Sherfane Rutherford – GT ➝ MI (₹2.6 crore)
Samson & Jadeja Exchange Camps
The CSK-RR trade had been rumored for days, but confirmation arrived on Saturday morning. This swap is expected to significantly impact both teams’ leadership plans and squad balance ahead of IPL 2026.
Live Updates Begin
The IPL retention day officially kicked off with the league welcoming fans at 11 AM, setting the stage for an eventful afternoon as franchises prepare to lock in their core squads.
