'Could be CSK's biggest mistake' - Veteran cricketer warns franchise to cancel Ravindra Jadeja-Sanju Samson trade for IPL 2026

'Could be CSK's biggest mistake' - Veteran cricketer warns franchise to cancel Ravindra Jadeja-Sanju Samson trade for IPL 2026. (Photo source: Getty Images)

Legendary domestic batter Priyank Panchal has expressed that the ongoing trade talks between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals for Ravindra Jadeja and Sanju Samson's swapping ahead of the 2026 IPL must be put to hold. Panchal reckons that if CSK go ahead with the trade deal, it could turn out to be one of their biggest mistakes.

The Gujarat cricketer further said that the Chennai-based franchise has made a reputation for itself by not letting go their best match winners over the years, and in the same vein, Jadeja should continue playing for the five-time champions. Likewise, Sanju Samson has also been the poster boy for Rajasthan Royals over the years, but hasn't won a single title with them, despite coming close on multiple occasions.

“Trading Jadeja bhai for Sanju could be one of the bigger mistakes CSK could make. For a franchise known for sticking by their legends, they shouldn’t be letting go of someone who’s served them so tirelessly for so long, won multiple championships, and is an icon of the team,” Panchal noted via his official social media handle on 'X' (formerly known as Twitter).

Check Priyank Panchal's tweet here

Trading Jadeja bhai for Sanju could be one of the bigger mistakes @ChennaiIPL could make. For a franchise known to sticking by their legends, they shouldn’t be letting go of someone who’s served them so tirelessly for so long, won multiple championships, and is an icon of team.

— Priyank Panchal (@PKpanchal09) November 9, 2025

Multiple reports in the media have confirmed that RR and CSK are considering the trade between Jadeja and Samson. However, RR want the left-handed all-rounder and Dewald Brevis from CSK for letting go their long-time skipper Samson. As a result, it remains to be seen how the sides will go about their strategy before heading into the IPL 2026 mini auctions, scheduled to be held in late December.

Reports have also suggested that Samson is no longer willing to continue with the Rajasthan-based franchise, a side he made his IPL debut with. As a result, the franchise is in talks with multiple teams, including CSK for a possible trade-off for the attacking wicketkeeper-batter. It will be interesting to see what eventually happens, as the deadline for the trading window is right around the corner.