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R Ashwin Doubts Sanju Samson Trade to CSK Due to Salary and RR's Return

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Ravichandran Ashwin has cast doubt on the likelihood of Sanju Samson being traded to the Chennai Super Kings. Ashwin believes the Rajasthan Royals would struggle to receive fair value in return for their captain, especially given Samson's high salary.

Ashwin explained that if the Royals were to then try and trade for other players, the receiving teams would also have to absorb Samson's hefty price tag, making it difficult for the Royals to acquire the players they need. He used the example of the Royals potentially targeting

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The veteran spinner also pointed out that CSK rarely engages in trades, particularly those involving their key players like Ravindra Jadeja or Shivam Dube. This makes a trade for Samson even less likely. Samson's injury-shortened IPL 2025 season, where he played only nine games, further complicates the situation.

Despite the trade rumors, Ashwin believes Rajasthan would lose out significantly if Samson were to enter the auction pool, suggesting that the Royals captain may ultimately stay put.

““Why the CSK-RR trade won’t work is because if Sanju is traded to CSK, and RR then try to trade with other teams, they’re unlikely to get valuable players in return. For example, if RR want a spinner like Ravi Bishnoi and approach LSG, the problem is that if LSG acquire Sanju and give away Bishnoi, they also have to manage the remaining purse required to retain Sanju — which becomes LSG’s responsibility," said Ashwin on his YouTube Channel.”

Ravichandran Ashwin, Chennai Super Kings spinner

Rajasthan Royals Most Runs Career Leaders | Team Rankings

Highest career run scorers (batting specialists only: batters, all-rounders, wicketkeepers) for Rajasthan Royals players

Rank	Player	Team	most-runs-career
#1	Sanju Samson	RR	4704 runs
#2	N Nitish Rana	RR	2853 runs
#3	Yashasvi Jaiswal	RR	2166 runs
#4	Riyan Parag	RR	1566 runs
#5	Shimron Hetmyer	RR	1482 runs

Rajasthan Royals Most Expensive Players | Investment Analysis

Highest paid players in Rajasthan Royals

Rank	Player	Team	most-expensive-player
#1	Sanju Samson	RR	₹18.00 crore
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R Ashwin Doubts Sanju Samson Trade to CSK Due to Salary and RR's Return

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