IPL 2026: Why Sanju Samson’s Trade to Delhi Capitals Collapsed — and Reignited CSK’s Chase
Sanju Samson’s potential trade to Delhi Capitals collapsed after Rajasthan Royals demanded an additional player, reigniting CSK’s interest in a blockbuster swap deal involving Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran ahead of IPL 2026.
Sanju Samson’s proposed Delhi Capitals deal collapsed, paving the way for a possible blockbuster CSK trade involving Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran.
The whole query around Sanju Samson transfers keeps dominating IPL 2026 headlines. Several franchises were reportedly showing interest in acquiring the Rajasthan Royals skipper, but once talks with the Delhi Capitals had fizzled out, now the Chennai Super Kings again stand out as the mortal contender to get him.
🔄 Delhi Deal Falls Apart
According to reports, the Rajasthan Royals were in advanced talks with the Delhi Capitals over a potential swap deal that would have sent Samson to Delhi in exchange for South Africa’s Tristan Stubbs. However, the Royals’ insistence on including an additional uncapped player, Sameer Rizvi, derailed the agreement. Delhi, unwilling to part with the young batter, eventually withdrew from the trade despite discussions reaching the final stages.
Insiders revealed that the proposed deal had progressed so far that several senior and overseas players in the Delhi camp were already aware of the possible move before it collapsed.
🟡 CSK Back in the Frame
Before approaching Delhi, Rajasthan had earlier contacted Chennai Super Kings with a swap offer involving Ravindra Jadeja, which could have marked the star all-rounder’s return to the Royals after 16 years. Although CSK initially showed little interest, the breakdown of Rajasthan’s deal with Delhi revived talks between the two franchises.
As per ESPNCricinfo, CSK and RR are now close to finalising what could be one of the biggest trade deals in IPL history, involving Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja, and Sam Curran. Both teams have reportedly held preliminary discussions with the players, and once written consent is obtained, the final terms will be submitted to the IPL Governing Council for approval.
🏏 The Road Ahead
The very fact that the deal may see execution speaks of the colossal change that would be wrought in the very structure of the IPL. Samson will be the face of the Dhoni 2.0 era in Chennai arguably, whereas Rajasthan would bolster its all-round strength with Jadeja and Curran with the IPL 2026 season on the horizon.
With the IPL 2026 auction slated for December 15, eyes have been set on the unfolding of this blockbuster trade in the coming weeks.
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