India, Aug. 14 -- Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin shattered the illusion around the much-speculated blockbuster move of Sanju Samson to the Chennai Super Kings, saying that the chances are bleak and that the Rajasthan Royals are unlikely to get a player as valuable as the India wicketkeeper-batter in return.

Samson reportedly told the Royals that he wants to leave the franchise and asked them to release or trade him. Rajasthan then actively reached out to all the franchises for a possible trade deal. Among all the franchises, Samson has been hotly linked to Chennai after the five-time champions emerged as the first to express interest. According to an Indian Express report, the India star even had a meeting with " the CSK manage...