Anil Kumble, the former Indian cricketer, expressed his approval of the trade between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) in preparation for the IPL 2026 season. CSK traded Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran for RR star Sanju Samson, marking Jadeja’s return to RR after a decade. Kumble believes that Samson’s arrival at CSK could potentially position him as a future captain for the team after MS Dhoni’s retirement. Ruturaj Gaikwad, the current CSK skipper, may face uncertainty in his captaincy role with Samson’s arrival. Kumble also praised Jadeja’s move to RR, emphasizing the benefits of his all-round abilities for the team. Samson, who has represented RR in 149 matches and scored 4027 runs, brings a wealth of experience and talent to CSK. Jadeja, on the other hand, has played 186 matches for CSK, showcasing his prowess in both batting and bowling. Overall, Kumble sees the trade as beneficial for both parties involved, as it strengthens the respective teams’ lineups and strategic capabilities for the upcoming season.
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