The Chennai Super Kings star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is rumored to be traded to the Rajasthan Royals in place of Sanju Samson. However, reports suggested that Jads had expressed his eagerness to lead the franchise had he been traded to the Royals. According to several reports, Rajasthan Royals are already sorted with their captaincy choices. Normally known for promoting young talents, reports circulated that RR is looking to crown either Riyan parag, Dhruv Jurel or Yashasvi Jaiswal. However, News18 CricketNext learned that the CSK all-rounder, aka a former Royal, requested captaincy from the franchise. Ravindra Jadeja has captaincy experience, leading Chennai Super Kings Notably, Riyan Parag had led Rajasthan Royals when Sanju Samson was recovering from injury and was playing as a substitute batter in the team. Well RIyan did not have a great time as captain, and neither did Jadeja. Jadeja led Chennai in 2022 when they lost six of their first eight matches. MS Dhoni then took over the captaincy. Notably, Jadeja started his career with Rajasthan Royals under the captaincy of Shane Warne. He was even suspended in 2010 while trying to negotiate with the Mumbai Indians. He joined Chennai in 2012. Will Sanju Samson get the captaincy in Chennai Super Kings? News18 CricketNext also claimed that Chennai will continue with Ruturaj Gaikwad as the captain. Rutu was made the captain of the franchise in 2025. However he was ruled out mid-season due to injury and MS Dhoni took over. The team even added the young Ayush Mhatre as the replacement player. Even though Samson is being looked after as the proper heir of keeper-batter MS Dhoni inthe middle order. However, the franchise might now dethrone Rutu from captaincy. Reports suggest that the major deal, which includes all-rounder Sam Curran’s switch to Rajasthan Royals, is nearly complete and could be officially confirmed within the next few days, provided no last-minute issues arise.