India, Nov. 16 -- IPL 2026 will have its foundation set by arguably the most high-profile trade in the history of the tournament, as Sanju Samson swaps to a yellow jersey and Ravindra Jadeja goes the other way from Chennai Super Kings to Rajasthan Royals.

Jadeja has been one of the most successful players in the history of the IPL, and joins the team where it all began for him. Famously taken under Shane Warne's wing when RR won the inaugural season of the IPL, Jadeja returns as a veteran to try and end the Jaipur based team's long drought.

Described by Jadeja in a social media post as coming 'home', RR owner Manoj Badale revealed that the trade was spurred on by Jadeja himself after the all-rounder got in contact with him for a move ba...