Rajasthan Royals owner Manoj Badale reveals Sanju Samson was ’emotionally drained’ after a tough season—prompting his emotional exit to CSK in a landmark IPL trade involving Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran.
IPL 2026 retention day reshaped the league: KKR and SRH opted for aggressive resets, while CSK and RR prepare for full-scale rebuilds after seismic trades involving Jadeja, Samson, and Curran.
Arjun Tendulkar joins Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2026 after a trade from Mumbai Indians—seeking consistent game time, a defined role, and a fresh start with a franchise invested in player development.
Ravindra Jadeja is poised to take the Rajasthan Royals captaincy in IPL 2026, marking a historic homecoming 17 years after his debut under Shane Warne.
Sanju Samson’s surprise inclusion at CSK isn’t just a squad upgrade—it could be the final piece in orchestrating MS Dhoni’s long-awaited farewell at Chepauk.
With the IPL 2026 mini-auction set for December 16 in Abu Dhabi, teams have finalized their squads and revealed their remaining budgets. Kolkata Knight Riders sit on a war chest of ₹64.3 crore, while Mumbai Indians are left with a mere ₹2.75 crore. Here’s the full financial landscape ahead of the bidding war.