New Delhi, Nov. 15 -- It's official. Ravindra Jadeja left Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after 13 years in a mega trade deal that saw Sanju Samson leave Rajasthan Royals, the Indian Premier League (IPL) announced on Saturday. While Jadeja returned to Rajasthan Royals, Samson will now play for CSK in the IPL 2026. The trade deals were confirmed just hours before the retention.

As a part of the agreement Jadeja took a salary cut to join his former franchise, with whom he won his first-ever IPL title in the 2008 . His league fee has now been revised from Rs.18 crore to Rs.14 crore. Samson moved to CSK at his existing fee of Rs.18 crore. One of the most experienced players in the league, Samson has played 177 IPL matches.

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