In a bold approach, the CSK is reportedly prioritizing cash over player swaps this time.
The blockbuster IPL trade involving Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja, and England all-rounder Sam Curran is almost finalized, with only the final approval from the BCCI remaining. Both Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals (RR) have completed all major steps for the swap.
CSK eyes only cash trades ahead of IPL 2026
It is being said that the two franchises have submitted their Expressions of Interest (EOI) to the IPL Governing Council, and all the players involved-Samson, Jadeja, and Curran-have given their consent to the move. Once the BCCI approves the move, the trade will be officially confirmed.
Apart from one of the most talked-about deals in IPL history, several big names are on CSK's radar, including Tushar Deshpande from Rajasthan Royals, Deepak Chahar from Mumbai Indians, Glenn Maxwell from Punjab Kings, and Liam Livingstone from Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
However, the five-time IPL champions have made no official moves yet, but a Revsportz journalist revealed that the Chennai Super Kings are looking for the right deals that maximize financial flexibility rather than chasing marquee trades for the next edition of the tournament.
Glenn Maxwell set to join Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026
The journalist hinted that the Chennai Super Kings are targeting Maxwell, Livingston, Deshpande, and Chahar in an all-cash trade deal ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. Even a well-known ESPNCricinfo journalist revealed that the Australian all-rounder Maxwell will be seen in iconic yellow next season.
He revealed that the PBKS and Chennai Super Kings are in talks for a trade deal, and it is all but confirmed that Maxwell is going to the Chennai franchise. Maxwell was part of the Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025, but he yet again failed to live up to the expectations before an injury ruled him out of the entire season.
Now, Chennai Super Kings is parting ways with Ravindra Jadeja, along with Curran, to bring Samson on board; they are in need of a spin-bowling all-rounder who should also be a finisher, and Maxwell perfectly fits their demand. Thus, the franchise is running after Maxwell.
Not just that, he also quashed the rumors that Maxwell had joined the Gujarat Titans. With the IPL 2026 retention deadline set for November 15, the captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, head coach Stephen Fleming, and MS Dhoni are scheduled to meet on November 14 to finalize the team's retention list.
Ravindra Jadeja reacts to CSK-RR trade buzz at Eden Gardens
On Friday, just before India's first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens, a fan asked Ravindra Jadeja which team he will be playing for in IPL 2026, wondering if it would be the Rajasthan Royals or the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2026.
Jadeja noticed the camera recording the moment and reacted quickly, keeping things light and playful. Now, the clip is going viral on social media.
