As IPL 2026 retention deadline approaches, a number of franchises have finalized high-profile participant trades. With 5 PM retention method deadlineing, a press launch has revealed newest participant transfers forward of IPL 2026 public sale.
This is an in depth have a look at the confirmed strikes:
Sanju Samson – Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK)
RR captain and India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has moved to CSK at his present charge of ₹18 crore. Samson, a 177-match IPL veteran, will play for under his third franchise since making his IPL debut in 2013.
Ravindra Jadeja – Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Veteran all-rounder and former Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) star Ravindra Jadeja will now don the RR jersey for the upcoming season. As a part of the commerce, his league charge has been revised from ₹18 crore to ₹14 crore.
Mohammed Shami – Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG)
Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami strikes from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to LSG at his present charge. Shami, who debuted in 2013, has represented 5 IPL franchises, together with a Purple Cap-winning marketing campaign with Gujarat Titans in 2023 (28 wickets).
Sam Curran – Rajasthan Royals (RR)
England all-rounder Sam Curran will switch from CSK to RR at his present charge of ₹2.4 crore. The 27-year-old has performed 64 IPL matches and joins RR as his third franchise, after earlier spells with Punjab Kings (2019, 2023-24) and CSK.
Nitish Rana – Delhi Capitals (DC)
Left-handed batsman Nitish Rana strikes from RR to DC at his present charge of ₹4.2 crore.
Mayank Markande – Mumbai Indians (MI)
Leg-spinner Mayank Markande returns to MI following a commerce from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at his present charge.
Arjun Tendulkar – Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG)
Bowling all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar will be part of LSG from MI at his present charge of ₹30 lakh. Picked by MI within the 2021 public sale, he made his IPL debut in 2023.
Donovan Ferreira – Rajasthan Royals (RR)
All-rounder Donovan Ferreira returns to his first franchise, RR, following a commerce from DC. His league charge has been revised from ₹75 lakh to ₹1 crore beneath the switch settlement.

