<p>While the next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is still quite far away from now, things already seem to spicing up between franchises.</p> <p>A recent report suggested that Rajasthan Royals could be looking to trade their wicket keeper-batsman, Sanju Samson, with Ravindra Jadeja from Chennai Super Kings (CSK). </p> <p>Interestingly, Suresh Raina, an IPL and CSK legend, is against the 5-time champions letting go of a veteran like Jadeja. Here's what he said on Star Sports:</p> <p><em>"Ravindra Jadeja should be retained again. He is a gun player for CSK. He has done really, really well for the team over the years, so 'Sir Ravindra Jadeja' has to be there."</em></p> <p>Raina and Jadeja shared the Indian national team and CSK dressing room for many years. They were even a part of the 2018 IPL-winning team are among the faces of this franchise.</p> <h2>Samson-Jadeja IPL Trade Deal: Latest Report</h2> <p>Raina may not be in favour of CSK trading Jadeja, a recent report by Cricbuzz stated that consent had been obtain from the players for this proposed swap deal, and that Sam Curran could also be included in it. </p> <p>Nothing has been said officially on the matter by any of the franchises as of this writing.</p> <p>However, with not very long left in the deadline for IPL 2026 retention announcements, we might have a clearer picture in a few days.</p> <h3>Suresh Raina: IPL Stats</h3> <p>Suresh Raina started his IPL journey in 2008 with the Chennai Super Kings, and bowed out from the league in 2022, after winning it on four occasions - 2010, 2011, 2018 and 2021.</p> <p>He also spent two seasons (2016 and 2017) with the Gujarat Lions franchise (now defunct) when CSK were banned. </p> <p>In 205 matches played in this competition, Raina has scored 5,528 runs, which include only one century, but 39 half-centuries.</p> <p>He was also handy with the ball at times, and took 25 wickets in his IPL career.</p> <p><em><strong>Check Out: <a title="Sam Curran Joins Samson-Jadeja IPL Trade Deal, Players Approve Move: Report" href="https://ift.tt/WSnDilc" target="_self">Sam Curran Joins Samson-Jadeja IPL Trade Deal, Players Approve Move: Report</a></strong></em></p>
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