IPL Retention 2026: Jadeja to RR, Samson to CSK in blockbuster double-swap; Shami, Arjun Tendulkar, Curran headline major trades

The Jadeja–Samson exchange, rare both for its scale and the seniority of the players involved, stood out as the defining deal of the window. Both cricketers have been central to their respective teams for years, and their switch will reshape the leadership cores at Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals heading into the new season.