IPL 2026 Trade Frenzy: Major Player Swaps Shake Up CSK, RR, MI, LSG, DC, & KKR

On IPL retention day, teams have until 5 pm to finalize their rosters, and significant moves have already taken place. Rajasthan Royals have acquired Ravindra Jadeja for Rs. 14 crore, a decrease from the Rs. 18 crore he previously received at Chennai Super Kings. Additionally, the Royals have secured Sam Curran for Rs. 2.4 crore. In a major development, Sanju Samson has transferred to Chennai Super Kings for Rs. 18 crore.

Notable trades include:

Sam Curran
Transferred from Chennai Super Kings to Rajasthan Royals at his current fee of Rs. 2.4 crore. CSK MD Kasi Viswanathan stated that the decision was made in mutual agreement with Jadeja and Curran.

Mohammed Shami
Moved from Sunrisers Hyderabad to Lucknow Super Giants for his standing fee of Rs. 10 crore.

Mayank Markande
Transferred from Kolkata Knight Riders to Mumbai Indians, retaining his existing fee of Rs. 30 lakh.

Arjun Tendulkar
Shifted from Mumbai Indians to Lucknow Super Giants at his current fee of Rs. 30 lakh.

Nitish Rana
Traded from Rajasthan Royals to Delhi Capitals, maintaining his fee of Rs. 4.2 crore.

Donovan Ferreira
Moved from Delhi Capitals to Rajasthan Royals with a revised fee of Rs. 1 crore.

Shardul Thakur
Transferred from Lucknow Super Giants to Mumbai Indians for Rs. 2 crore.

Sherfane Rutherford
Shifted from Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians with a fee of Rs. 2.6 crore.

Published on November 15, 2025.