India, Nov. 10 -- Chennai Super Kings' bid to bring Washington Sundar to Chepauk for IPL 2026 has hit a dead end.

Gujarat Titans have turned down CSK's trade approach for the India all-rounder, shutting the door on a move that was aimed at reshaping Chennai's spin core after a big transition.

According to a report in The Indian Express, the Gujarat Titans have rejected CSK's offer for Sundar, despite serious interest from the five-time champions in signing the Chennai-born off-spinner all-rounder.

The report claims that CSK's move came at a time when they are close to completing a high-profile swap deal with Rajasthan Royals involving Ravindra Jadeja and Sanju Samson. With R Ashwin already retired and Jadeja potentially headed out, Che...