The mini auction for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) is likely to take place on December 15. Before that, the deadline for all the 10 teams to submit the list of their retained and released players to the board is November 15. The trade deal of Ravindra Jadeja and Sanju Samson is the most talked about right now, discussions have taken place between the two teams but the final decision has not been taken yet. Here we are telling you about those 5 players, who can go from the current team to the new team through trade deal.

KL Rahul

KL Rahul is currently involved in Delhi Capitals, who was bought by the franchise in the auction last year. Delhi even wanted to make him the captain, but Rahul did not agree. Although Rahul performed effectively with the bat, that is why Delhi does not want to give up this player easily.

Kolkata Knight Riders franchise wants to bring KL Rahul with itself, hence it was ready to give Andre Russell to Delhi through a trade deal. However, things probably won’t work out with Russell. Unless KKR gives Rinku Singh or Varun Chakraborty, Delhi may not make this deal.

sanju samson

There is also news about Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson that the franchise is discussing a deal to give him to CSK, but in exchange of the captain, it wants another player along with Ravindra Jadeja. There is also news that Delhi Capitals is also discussing to take Sanju Samson. Let us tell you that Sanju Samson has previously lived in Delhi.

washington beautiful

After Ashwin’s retirement, Chennai Super Kings is reportedly looking for a suitable replacement for him. The franchise is reported to have shown interest in Washington Sundar, who is currently part of Gujarat Titans. He is also playing matches for Team India. Ashwin had also revealed Washington’s reaction on this, he had said that Sundar does not know about this but he has improved his game a lot while being with Gujarat.

Washington Sundar fits into the CSK setup, but Gujarat head coach Ashish Nehra has ruled out such a trade deal but if it has been discussed then it is too early to rule out any possibility.

Venkatesh Iyer

Kolkata Knight Riders had bought Venkatesh Iyer for Rs 23.75 crore last year, who was a part of their team earlier also. According to the news, Royal Challengers Bangalore wants to take Venkatesh through a trade deal and is considering giving Phil Salt in exchange for him. However, there is one thing that is making this deal difficult and that is Iyer’s price, which is high.

Ravindra Jadeja

Not only this year but it will be the biggest deal of the entire IPL, if Chennai Super Kings gives Ravindra Jadeja to any franchise in a trade deal. There is news that discussions are going on between CSK and Rajasthan Royals, CSK wants Sanju Samson in exchange of Jadeja. Let us tell you that Jadeja started his IPL career by playing for Rajasthan team.

KL Rahul And Sanju Samson In IPL 2026: There is still a lot of time for the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026) to start, but even before that the exchange of players is starting. India’s star batsmen KL Rahul and Sanju Samson can leave their old team and join the new franchise. According to the report of Times of India, Delhi Capitals team is ready to make a big trade deal with Rajasthan Royals (RR). Shahrukh Khan’s Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is showing interest in buying KL Rahul.

KKR will bet big for KL Rahul

KL Rahul was a part of Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025, but Rahul kept himself away from captaincy in the 18th season of IPL, so that he could focus more on his batting. Rahul’s performance last season was also better. KL Rahul scored 539 runs in 13 matches at an average of 53.9. According to the report of Times of India, now the Kolkata team wants to include KL Rahul in its team, so that KKR gets an opening batsman along with the wicketkeeper.

Trouble regarding Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson has been associated with Rajasthan Royals for a long time, but now Sanju himself wants to separate from this franchise. Sanju has himself asked RR to release him. According to reports, Delhi Capitals team can make a trade deal with Rajasthan Royals to include Samson in their team. Delhi has decided to take Sanju Samson, but has not yet decided which player they will give to Rajasthan in exchange for Sanju. From all these things it is certain that Sanju Samson will be seen in the new team in IPL 2026.

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