New Delhi, Nov. 14 -- The IPL 2026 retention deadline is on November 15. Multiple franchises are likely to release players from their team, making room ahead of the IPL mini-auction on December 16.

Reports suggest that Sanju Samson will be traded from the Rajasthan Royals to the Chennai Super Kings before the IPL 2026 mini-auction. The proposed deal includes a player swap in which Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran would move to RR while Samson would join CSK.

Cricbuzz reported a delay because RR had filled its overseas quota and had to release a player for Curran. Reportedly, Samson earlier asked RR to release him. CSK want him as a long-term replacement for MS Dhoni.

Both teams have reportedly agreed in principle, and the players have gi...