It’s official, Sanju Samson has joined Chennai Super Kings as a part of the Samson-Jadeja trade deal. This move took months to come to fruition, but CSK finally had to trade one of their best to secure the services of RR’s captain.
As things stand, Ravindra Jadeja, one of the most consistent all-rounders in the game at the moment, will be leaving his parent franchise CSK, along with Sam Curran, to make room for Sanju Samson.
However, the move is incomplete without mentioning Sam Curran. He turned out to be a vital cog in the deal, as Rajasthan valued Sanju more than just his 18-crore tag. They were adamant that no CSK player would do it, even if it was Ravindra Jadeja.
Hence, what followed was a long back-and-forth between the two sides. Rajasthan wanted more firepower in the form of Brevis or Pathirana. CSK was unwilling to lose another player from its core. That’s when Sam Curran came to the table, and the deal was finalised.
Impact of Sanju Samson Trade for CSK
Sanju Samson’s move to Chennai Super Kings signals a clear shift for both teams. CSK gains a proven batter who carries games deep. Rajasthan Royals lose their long-time anchor but bring in Ravindra Jadeja to cover gaps across departments. Sam Curran sits in the middle of this deal, showing how far RR was willing to go after deciding Samson’s 18-crore tag no longer matched his impact.
After a fiasco of a season, CSK can now rebuild. Samson gives them steady scoring at the top and calm decision-making in tense finishes. Although they lose a valuable all-rounder in Jadeja, this trade pushes them into a new structure built around players who can influence matches from the first over to the last.
CSK for a long time, and now, maybe in Samson they have found the perfect and even long term replacement of MS Dhoni, who turned 44 this year.
What will RR gain from the Jadeja-Samson trade?
As for RR, Samson was the face of their batting group. Letting him go hurts, but Jadeja fills multiple roles at once. He gives control in the middle overs, sharp fielding, and clear utility as a finisher. RR believes this blend of skills helps them reduce collapses and manage tight chases better than before.
Also, the presence of Sam Curran in their squad will solve various problems they faced last season. For a team that’s built on batting prowess, they found themselves short of all-round options. And now they have two, directly bolstering their squad.
Both sides walk away changed. CSK bets on a new core built around Samson’s stability. RR leans on Jadeja’s control and Curran’s range to fix old issues. The trade cuts deep for each squad, but it gives both a fresh path and clear pressure to prove they got the better end of the deal.
