The inaugural IPL champions, Rajasthan Royals (RR), and five-time winners, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), have been actively involved in trade talks over Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja in recent days. According to a report from Cricbuzz, the deal could be sealed between the two teams as both players belong to the same salary bracket of INR 18 crore.
However, the report added that Rajasthan Royals are asking for another player, Dewald Brevis, who was bought by Chennai Super Kings as a replacement player mid-season in IPL 2025. The 22-year-old smashed 225 runs in six games at a strike rate of 180, including two fifties. Brevis quickly became a regular for the Proteas in the white-ball setup following his comeback to T20Is after a 12-month hiatus.
In September, Brevis became the costliest player during the SA20 auction when Pretoria Capitals bid R16.5 million for him. Despite this, the Chennai-based franchise has no intention of letting go of any other player, including Brevis. Currently, the ball is in Rajasthan Royals’ court to make a final decision.
Notably, Jadeja has been a vital cog in the wheels of CSK over the last few years. In 254 IPL matches, the all-rounder has amassed 3,260 runs and taken 170 wickets. Last year, the southpaw scored 301 runs in 14 innings, including two fifties. The left-arm spinner also bagged 10 wickets at an economy rate of 8.56.
Similarly, Sanju Samson has been an equally valuable asset for Rajasthan Royals over a long period. The wicketkeeper-batter has amassed 4,704 runs in 177 matches, featuring three centuries and 26 half-centuries. However, Samson played only nine matches for the franchise last season due to injury, scoring 285 runs at a strike rate of 140.39, including a half-century. He also played under the captaincy of Riyan Parag in three games during IPL 2025.
In related news, Rajasthan Royals management is undergoing a major overhaul ahead of the 2026 auction. They have parted ways with head coach Rahul Dravid, CEO Jake Lush McCrum, and some members of the coaching staff.
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**Heinrich Klaasen Likely to Stay with SunRisers Hyderabad Ahead of IPL 2025 Auction**
SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) are likely to continue with South African wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen ahead of the IPL 2025 auction. According to Cricbuzz, the franchise will also retain Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan. The report added that SRH is not interested in buying Sanju Samson.
Klaasen has amassed 1,414 runs in 42 matches (39 innings) since joining SRH in 2023. The swashbuckling batter was the highest run-getter for the franchise last year, scoring 487 runs in 13 innings at a strike rate of 172.70, including one century and one fifty.
Meanwhile, Ishan Kishan scored 354 runs in 13 innings at a strike rate of 152.58 during IPL 2025, also registering one century and one fifty.
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The ongoing player movements and strategic decisions promise an interesting buildup to the upcoming IPL auctions and seasons. Fans will be eager to see how these trades and retentions shape the teams’ fortunes in 2026 and beyond.
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