Two iconic franchises, the Rajasthan Royals and the Chennai Super Kings, are making a lot of buzz, but this time is for their trade deal. The skipper of the Rajasthan Royals, Sanju Samson, has requested his franchise and expressed his desire to part ways with the team ahead of the new season. While Rajasthan Royals are yet to confirm on this deal, the wicketkeeper batter has been in regular touch with the 5 times IPL trophy winner, Chennai Super Kings, for a trade deal. Also Read: Lucknow Super Giants to Part Ways with Zaheer Khan Ahead of IPL 2026 It is also reported that RR has been in touch with several other franchises regarding this deal. But a recent report from Cricbuzz suggests that CSK could be the best possible team that would want the services of Sanju Samson. CSK would want this batter for the long-term prospect of their former skipper, MS Dhoni. According to Cricbuzz, Rajasthan Royals wants Ravindra Jadeja or Ruturaj in exchange for Sanju Samson. Don't think CSK will give either of them. They might give Shivam Dube. — R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) August 13, 2025 The reports further add that the Rajasthan Royals have shortlisted the names of desired players whom they would demand during the trade negotiations of Sanju Samson. RR have asked for one of Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shivam Dube in exchange if the Samson trade is successful. While these players are not a like-for-like replacement for Sanju Samson but they will strengthen the middle order batting if they get added. They already have Dhurv Jurel as the proficient wicketkeeper in the team; the team will surely look for a better option when given the opportunity. In an official post on their X handle, Cricbuzz also reported that CSK is not interested in executing this move, which could possibly harm their already stable batting order. As Sanju has already decided to part ways, RR has been in talks with other franchises for a good trade deal. If Sanju leaves ahead of the IPL 2026, they will probably announce a new captain soon.