Sanju Samson
CSK trades Jadeja and Curran to RR for Samson ahead of IPL 2026
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Chennai Super Kings have traded all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to Rajasthan Royals in exchange for wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, marking one of the biggest swaps in IPL history. The deal allows Samson a new chapter at CSK following his five-year captaincy at RR, while Jadeja returns to his original franchise. Analysts view the exchange as beneficial for both teams' strategic needs ahead of the IPL 2026 season starting March 28.
Following his match-winning unbeaten 97 that powered India past West Indies into the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals—as detailed in prior coverage—Sanju Samson's emotional helmet-tossing celebration has attracted ICC attention for potential equipment abuse. Meanwhile, bowling coach Morne Morkel lauded the wicketkeeper-batter's preparation ahead of the semi-final against England.
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Opener Sanju Samson smashed an unbeaten 97 off 50 balls (12 fours, 4 sixes) to steer India to a thrilling five-wicket win chasing 196 against West Indies in a Super Eights clash at Eden Gardens on March 1, 2026. The victory clinched India's semi-final spot versus England on March 5 in Mumbai, but was overshadowed by a racist social media post targeting the Kerala batter, drawing condemnation from Kerala Congress.