India, Nov. 15 -- In the aftermath of one of the most dramatic player swaps in IPL history, it has emerged that MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja held a candid conversation before Chennai Super Kings initiated the trade that sent the star allrounder to Rajasthan Royals. According to a Cricbuzz report, the two long-time teammates spoke openly about the direction CSK were heading, and both agreed that a move away from CSK would be in everyone's best interest.

".the two have spoken before the trade process was initiated, and both apparently agreed that the move is in the best interest of everyone concerned," the report added.

The discussion, described by those aware of it as "straightforward and respectful," revolved around team balance and Jad...