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The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction for the upcoming season is scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi. The governing council is currently finalizing the venue and deal details. As it stands, the auction is planned for December 15-16, with a confirmation on the venue expected shortly.

Highlights from the 2025 IPL Season

The 2025 IPL season was remarkable, featuring Virat Kohli, who finally secured an IPL trophy with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after an 18-year wait. RCB triumphed over Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in the final held at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. Sai Sudharsan from Gujarat Titans (GT) was the standout performer, amassing 759 runs in 15 matches, averaging 54.21, with a century and six fifties, and a strike rate of 156.17. Despite not reaching the finals, GT's Prasidh Krishna led the bowling charts with 25 wickets at an average of 19.52.

Potential High-Profile Trade: Sanju Samson to CSK?

In a significant potential trade, Rajasthan Royals (RR) are reportedly negotiating to transfer their captain Sanju Samson to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in exchange for all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. Initial discussions have occurred between the franchises, but no official confirmation has been made yet.

Understanding the Trade Process

For the trade to proceed, both CSK and RR must submit an expression of interest to the IPL Governing Council, detailing the three players involved. Following the players' written consent, the franchises can finalize the deal, which will then require ratification by the governing council.

Sanju Samson's Tenure with Rajasthan Royals

Sanju Samson has been a pivotal figure for Rajasthan Royals for over a decade, having joined the franchise in 2013. He quickly became a key player and was retained before the 2014 season at just 19 years old. After a two-year suspension for RR, he returned in 2018 and assumed captaincy in 2021. Under his leadership, RR reached the IPL final in 2022, their first since winning the inaugural season in 2008. Over 67 matches, he led the team to 33 victories. In the 2024 season, he had his best performance, scoring 531 runs at an average of 48.27. However, an injury during the 2025 season sidelined him, contributing to RR's struggles, finishing ninth overall. He remains the franchise's all-time leading run-scorer with 4027 runs.

Ravindra Jadeja's Impact at Chennai Super Kings

Ravindra Jadeja has been a cornerstone of Chennai Super Kings since 2012, contributing to three of their five IPL titles. He was retained for Rs 18 crore ahead of the 2025 mega auction. With 254 IPL matches under his belt, he ranks fifth in tournament history and is CSK's leading wicket-taker with 143 wickets. His most memorable performance came in the 2023 IPL final, where he played a crucial role in securing the title for CSK. Jadeja also had a solid 2025 season, scoring 301 runs and taking 20 wickets.