India, Nov. 14 -- As the IPL 2026 retention deadline approaches on Saturday, the buzz around Ravindra Jadeja is reaching a fever pitch. The India all-rounder, who has been synonymous with the Chennai Super Kings for what feels like an eternity, is poised for a major shift, set to move to the Rajasthan Royals in a high-profile trade. His departure will mark the end of an era; Jadeja has been with CSK since 2012, barring the two years of the franchise's suspension.

The past couple of seasons, however, have not been without turbulence. Jadeja was handed the captaincy, then relieved of it, and even saw sections of the Chennai crowd cheer his dismissal in anticipation of MS Dhoni's arrival at the crease. With all that has unfolded, it appears...