In a significant growth forward of the IPL 2026 season, Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is reportedly set to take cost as Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) new captain, as soon as his high-profile commerce from CSK is formally confirmed. In keeping with News18 CricketNext, Jadeja has requested the Royals administration at hand him the captaincy as a part of the commerce settlement, which additionally entails Sanju Samson transferring to CSK.
The 37-year-old all-rounder, who has been one in all CSK’s pillars for over a decade, needs to spend the ultimate years of his IPL profession with the added accountability of main a workforce. Whereas RR produce other choices, together with Riyan Parag, who captained in Samson’s absence final season, the franchise is reportedly inclined in the direction of appointing Jadeja to make sure stability and expertise inside the squad.
“Captaincy for Ravindra Jadeja was a part of the commerce deal between CSK and RR,” a supply near developments confirmed.
WILL Sanju Captain CSK?
In the meantime, Sanju Samson will not be anticipated to take over the CSK captaincy, no less than within the upcoming season. Regardless of being seen as a long-term successor to MS Dhoni, the Chennai-based franchise plans to proceed backing Ruturaj Gaikwad, who missed a big a part of final season because of damage.
The commerce deal, which additionally consists of Sam Curran transferring from CSK to RR, is reportedly finalized from either side and is predicted to be formally introduced inside the subsequent few days, barring any last-minute problems.
If accomplished, this transfer will characterize a full-circle second for Jadeja, who started his IPL journey with Rajasthan Royals throughout the league’s inaugural seasons. He performed for the franchise in 2008 and 2009 earlier than being suspended in 2010 for making an attempt to barter a cope with Mumbai Indians. Jadeja finally joined CSK in 2012 and went on to grow to be one of the celebrated gamers within the franchise’s historical past.
Jadeja Stats
Throughout 186 matches for Chennai, Jadeja has scored 2,198 runs and brought 143 wickets, enjoying an important position of their 2018, 2021, and 2023 title triumphs. His management and expertise are anticipated to convey stability to a youthful RR setup. This is not going to be Jadeja’s first stint as an IPL captain. When MS Dhoni stepped down in 2022, Jadeja was entrusted with the management position. Nevertheless, the season turned difficult for each him and the workforce, as CSK misplaced six of their first eight matches, main him at hand the reins again to Dhoni mid-season.
Along with his return to Rajasthan Royals now on the horizon, Jadeja could possibly be poised for redemption—taking cost of the workforce the place his IPL story first started and aiming to information them to a brand new period of success.