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Ashwin Jokes About Trading Himself Amidst Samson to CSK Rumors

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Ravichandran Ashwin playfully addressed IPL trade rumors in a recent video, engaging in a humorous exchange with Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson about potential team swaps.

Amidst speculation about Samson's unhappiness at Rajasthan and CSK's interest in acquiring him, Ashwin jokingly offered to trade himself to stay in Kerala, Samson's home state, while Samson could move to Chennai. This lighthearted banter comes as reports suggest both players may be considering moves ahead of the 2026 IPL season.

Ashwin's comments, made during his show 'Kutti Stories with Ash', quickly went viral on social media, adding fuel to the ongoing trade rumors. While the exchange was clearly in jest, it highlights the widespread speculation surrounding player movements in the upcoming IPL season.

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“'I have a lot of questions to ask. But before that, I thought I'd come directly and trade myself. I am happy to stay back in Kerala. There are a lot of rumors going on. Neither do I know of anything. So, I thought I'd reach out to you and ask you. If I can stay back in Kerala and you can travel back to Chennai.'”

Ravichandran Ashwin